Berkadia Culture
Our Mission
At Berkadia, we lead the commercial real estate industry with long-term investments in our people and technology that deliver a superior client experience and value.
Our Vision
To be the premier company in our industry for customers and employees. We achieve this with a relentless commitment to living our values.
Our Values
A BEST PLACE TO WORK
We’re committed to providing a safe workplace where our employees feel their contributions are valued, they are empowered to create positive impact, and can grow their careers. Along with our people-first culture, it’s what made us one of GlobeSt.’s Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year in 2024. Watch the video or read more to learn what it means to us.
“This is a place where everyone is looking out to help each other actualize their professional potential so everywhere you look you’ll find someone who is deeply caring for you, who wants to help you achieve your best at work.”
Danielle D’Andrea, Chief People Officer
Corporate Philanthropy
At Berkadia, we believe people matter and know that one of the most important investments we can make as citizens is in our own communities, so giving back is an important part of our culture.
Employee volunteerism and charitable giving at Berkadia supports a variety of social issues and needs. Through partnerships with existing community organizations and through our own programs, our employees are helping people, changing places and enabling progress in communities worldwide.
As part of our commitment to giving back, we empower our team members to dedicate their time and resources to supporting the charitable initiatives of their choice through a Matching Gift Program, Gift of Time Program and Grants Initiated by Volunteer Service (GIVES).
A Life Changing Experience
After partnering with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a single-family house build in Austell, Georgia in July 2021, Berkadia employees were so moved by the experience that they decided to do it again. In August 2022, Berkadia sponsored Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta’s second ever two-story single-family house build in Austell, Georgia and in 2023, sponsored the first house of the Marietta Public Service Housing Program for a middle school teacher in Marietta, Georgia.
Since 2021, Berkadia Atlanta has fostered meaningful connections with new homeowners and volunteers while also forming impactful bonds with each other. Berkadia strives to create affordable housing solutions, give back to communities and increase the possibility of home ownership; through strong partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, we have witnessed the power of these possibilities.
Berkadia Way
Our culture, or Berkadia Way as we know it, encourages us to truly see people as people, with unique needs, challenges, and objectives. We take this into consideration when working with each other, engaging our clients, and supporting our communities. Thus, instilling a mindset that fosters our shared commitment to self-accountability helps us see our impact on each other and adjust our efforts accordingly.
Q&A with the CREW Network and Hilary Provinse
Women in leadership roles are essential to the transformation of the CRE landscape, bringing innovative strategies, fresh perspectives, and a collaborative approach to decision-making. Their leadership goes beyond traditional boundaries, pushing the industry forward. At Berkadia, women leaders have been at the forefront of reshaping our approach to key industry shifts, ensuring that we are not only adapting, but also leading with purpose.
What it Means to be Berkadia
There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise at Berkadia and Berkadians are the most supportive group of individuals I have ever worked with. I enjoy taking the time to meet with and learn from folks in a variety of roles.
Lexie Hoffpauir
Employee Communications Manager
The culture of Berkadia stood out to me and not just from reading about it, but truly feeling it from the team. They genuinely love being with Berkadia and are passionate about what they do.
Keshia Lyn Albrecht
Intern
Investment Sales
I enjoy serving as a mentor, advocating for women in the business and have worked with predominantly female teams since the inception of my career 22 years ago.
Adrienne Barr
Senior Managing Director
My advice would be to stay receptive and develop a curiosity and knack for questioning. Be confident and believe that you will be able to achieve anything with your efforts and diligence.
Nitya Shukla
Assistant Manager
Global Production Operations
My calling as an HR professional stems from my expertise in forging meaningful relationships with people, along with generating solution-oriented HR processes.
Saugat Roy
Senior Manager
Global Production Operations
I say it all the time, but I absolutely love Berkadia. The culture, the environment, the people—everything about it makes me happy.
Melissa McBride
Project Manager and Team Lead – Berkadia Phoenix and Las Vegas Investment Sales
The potential to have a positive and personal impact on those with whom we work and serve is without a doubt the aspect of my role that I am most passionate about.
Danielle D’Andrea
Chief People Officer
I chose Berkadia because of the culture. My colleagues have always been helpful and have encouraged new ideas and career growth. I could tell from my internship that the “Berkadia Way” was lived and breathed at Berkadia. I knew that I had come across a great team, with an exceptional culture, where I could grow my career.
Kiana Giddings
Research Analyst
My mentors and fellow colleagues have supported my professional development by allowing me to take the first “stab” at the underwriting and analysis of deals. This has allowed me to learn from my mistakes and use my creativity to formulate cohesive analysis throughout my time at Berkadia.
Dawson Dewar
Real Estate Analyst
Berkadia has an outstanding pool of resources that help bring the best out of every employee, including learning opportunities, benefits, and more.
Matt Jackson
Real Estate Analyst
Career Opportunities
Here At Berkadia, We Believe People Matter.
In fact, our people are the heart and soul of everything we do. That’s why we employ the top CRE professionals in our industry, and make sure we invest in their personal development and training. With a focus on innovation and insights, we set the bar high – and keep it there – so that we provide best-in-class service for our clients.
As part of our commitment to diversity, Berkadia is a proud partner of CREW and Project Destined.