What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Investment & Development Program position at Greystar?
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Throughout the program, analysts build technical expertise, develop a broad understanding of the business, and gain exposure to teams and leaders across the organization. Potential rotations may include acquisitions, portfolio management, credit, development, finance, investor relations, and more.
Upon successful completion of the program, analysts transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You’ll Do:
- Support investment, transaction, and portfolio-related work using the financial models, tools, and processes relevant to your rotation.
- Develop an understanding of your team’s investment strategy, priorities, and role within the broader business.
- Analyze information, communicate findings clearly, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Take increasing ownership of projects and workstreams as you progress through the program.
- Translate analysis into clear insights and recommendations while partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, Urban Planning, or a related field; graduating in Dec. 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel.
- Demonstrated interest in real estate investment, development, or finance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work effectively across teams.
- Willingness to relocate, if needed, based on rotational placement.
- Start date: June 2027
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.