Mid-level Analyst - Investments

Our esteemed buy-side client is currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Analyst to join Real Estate Team. The Mid-level Financial Analyst - Investments will be responsible for collaborating with other analysts and department leadership in performing and presenting financial analysis supporting the company’s efforts in real estate investment, operations, and development, and the economic impact of strategic business opportunities. 

Financial Analysis & Modeling:

• Develop detailed financial models for acquisitions, developments, dispositions and other investment opportunities.
• Perform discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, Initial Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), and sensitivity analyses.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of financial modeling and current Excel functions/features to ensure efficiencies in all daily processes.

Market Research:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to assess trends, competitive landscapes, supply and demand drivers.
• Gather and analyze data on property values, rents, cap rates, and operating expenses.

Underwriting & Investment Evaluation:

• Assist in maintaining a pipeline of potential acquisition, disposition, and development opportunities.
• Prepare underwriting packages to evaluate risk and return profiles for potential investments.
• Assist in preparing investment committee presentations and executive summaries.

Due Diligence:

• Assist and collaborate with team members in conducting of due diligence for potential acquisition opportunities.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with internal teams to include, but not limited to: Asset Management, Property Operations, Acquisitions, Development, etc. to align financial insights with the Company strategies. May also include Blackstone portfolio.
• Liaise with external parties such as brokers, lenders, investors, and consultants.
  • Build and support relationships with external stakeholders including, but not limited to: university partners, joint-venture partners, real estate brokers, developers, investment bankers, architects, general contractors, consultants, etc.
  • Collaborate with other members of the investments team and provide mentorship and guidance in underwriting and financial modeling best practices.

American Campus Communities Culture Commitments

• Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities. We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all.
• The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that we do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash in the office and around our communities.  No matter their position or duration at the organization, everyone picks up trash.
• Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
• Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or other related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years direct financial analysis experience in a real estate investment company, advisory, investment banking, or other real estate financing or transaction role preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling in Excel.

 Certificates/Licenses:

• N/A

 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Student housing industry and operations including but not limited to financials practices, leasing and marketing, management, and residential services, etc.
• Detailed data and financial analysis.
• Real estate valuation methodologies and metrics.
• Mathematical concepts including net present value, internal rate of return, cash on cash return, and all basic mathematical concepts associated with the financial analysis of real estate.

 Skill in:

• Analytical strategic conceptualization and consulting.
• Project and time management.
• Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Effective written and verbal communication with both internal and external resources.
• Writing reports, business correspondence, investment memorandums, and proposals.
• Microsoft Office applications – emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.

 Ability to:

• Work independently as a self-starter.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret financial/business reports.
  • Track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success. 
• Meet deadlines without compromising accuracy or product quality.
• Multi-task across multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Problem solve and analyze data by assimilating new information, understanding complex topics, and arriving at sound analysis and judgement.
• Gain traction quickly and demonstrate ambition and high energy.