Financial Analyst

TITLE: Financial Analyst, Underwriting & Acquisitions 

COMPANY: Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.

LOCATION:  Columbia MO preferred but will consider candidates in St. Louis, MO.  This position is based in office

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.  Applicants out of state will not be considered.  Relocation not offered for this position.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Company Overview:

At JES Holdings, our company's mission is to develop, build, and manage quality affordable housing, where our families would be proud to live.

A key division of JES Holdings, Affordable Equity Partners (AEP), provides a full range of investment banking services for those seeking to finance, build, purchase or rehabilitate multi-family housing. Since 1997, AEP has invested in nearly 27,000 homes in 500 communities. We serve the growing need for affordable housing across 16 states in 250 cities. We have successfully syndicated over $4 billion in tax credits to build or preserve homes for working class families and seniors.

If this opportunity excites you then we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to provide quality housing where our families would be proud to live!

Job Summary:

The financial analyst will support acquisitions efforts by developing financial models, budgets and assumptions, and analyzing, underwriting and closing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments.   

Essential Functions:

• Assist with underwriting multifamily developments financed with LIHTC.
• Perform financial projections and other analyses used in evaluating potential investments.
• Collect, analyze and catalog project due diligence materials.
• Prepare investment packages for the Investment Committee.
• Assist in developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients.
• Travel periodically to analyze markets and evaluate properties. 
• Works with all other departments/companies to structure an acceptable investment model.
• Attends industry related conferences and seminars.
• Other related duties as determined from time to time and communicated to the employee.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience in multifamily real estate investments; internships or post graduate experience 
• Knowledge of real estate investments and tax credits.-Beginner
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial reports, statements, and/or projections.- Advanced
• MS Excel skills-Advanced
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds-Advanced
• High level of personal integrity
• Keen sense of detail
• Tenacious in meeting deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced/entrepreneurial work environment.  
• Able to create presentations for management teams when needed 
• Strong organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and firm deadlines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment is at-will, as allowed by state law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without prior approval from Human Resources.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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