What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development & Acquisitions Analyst position at Sonida Senior Living?
About Sonida Senior Living
Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates 165 communities that are home to nearly 12,000 residents across 35 states providing comfortable, safe, affordable communities where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them family.
Job Description:
The Business Development & Acquisitions Analyst (BD&A Analyst) is an integral member of the acquisitions and business development team, supporting the evaluation and execution of potential real estate acquisitions, analysis to support investment strategies, and maintain investment pipeline. This role focuses heavily on financial analysis, research, and cross-functional coordination. The Analyst will work under the guidance of senior team members to develop foundational skills in financial modeling, market analysis, and due diligence. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and familiarity with financials are essential. Experience in real estate, investment banking, or private equity preferred.
*This role will ideally be based in our Dallas, Texas office but we are open to candidates in the New York market as well.
Responsibilities:
1. Investment Evaluation
- Conduct initial market research to identify potential opportunities and industry trends.
- Assist in compiling data on potential targets, including company profiles, market positioning, and financial snapshots.
- Support the development of preliminary investment theses.
2. Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Build and maintain financial models, including income projections, IRR calculations, sensitivity analyses, and valuation models.
- Prepare financial summaries and investment memorandums for review by senior team members and investment committee.
- Support analysis of capital expenditures, cash flow impacts, and return metrics under supervision.
3. Due Diligence Support
- Help coordinate information gathering across internal teams (legal, finance, operations).
- Maintain organized data rooms and track outstanding requests during diligence.
- Assist in reviewing financial statements, operational metrics, and relevant documents.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Support the acquisitions team and internal departments involved in diligence and integration.
- Help prepare presentation materials, internal memos, and summary reports for leadership.
- Track timelines, deliverables, and communication needs across stakeholders.
5. Market Research & Strategic Support
- Perform market, competitor, and industry research to inform strategic planning.
- Compile data and insights into usable formats for senior team members and leadership.
- Assist with internal analyses that support long-term planning and portfolio review.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in real estate, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or related areas.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with basic financial modeling proficiency (Excel required).
- Ability to synthesize data clearly and accurately for internal consumption.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proactive work ethic and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment.