Financial Analyst

Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Real Estate Financial Analyst to support our acquisitions, development, and asset management teams. This role involves performing in-depth financial modeling, market research, and due diligence to evaluate real estate investment opportunities and support strategic decision-making. This role also maintains and supports database management for the accounting and financial analysis systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV) for potential acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV) for asset holdings.
• Conduct market research, demographic analysis, and competitive benchmarking for various property types (e.g., multifamily, commercial, industrial, retail).
• Assist in underwriting and maintaining accurate information for new and existing real estate investments, including rent rolls, operating statements, and lease analysis.
• Support the preparation of investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess risk and return profiles for new acquisitions and existing assets and portfolios.
• Track asset performance and provide variance analysis on budget vs. actual results.
• Coordinate with internal teams, brokers, lenders, appraisers, and legal counsel during transaction due diligence.
• Monitor real estate trends, economic indicators, and capital market conditions.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or related field. MBA or CFA preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in real estate finance, investment banking, private equity, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with real estate valuation techniques and investment analysis.
• Experience with Argus, CoStar, Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of capital markets and real estate finance structures (e.g., debt, equity, mezzanine).
• Understanding of lease structures, operating expenses, and construction budgeting.
• High attention to detail and strong quantitative skills.
• Passion for real estate and investment strategy.