Overview
A national nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing is seeking a Real Estate Financial Analyst to join their Acquisitions team within the Housing Credit Investments division. The role involves analyzing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects and supporting investment decisions through detailed financial modeling and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze affordable multifamily development opportunities financed with LIHTC.
- Prepare high-quality, investment-grade financial models to evaluate potential investments.
- Draft Preliminary Investment Reviews (PIRs) detailing proposed investments.
- Prepare submissions for the LIHTC Deal Screening Committee (LDSC).
- Establish and maintain relationships with affordable housing developers.
- Manage deal assignments and complete work promptly to support origination efforts.
- Use Salesforce to facilitate internal communication and track project progress.
- Address non-critical business issues on behalf of Originators.
- Undertake special projects for the acquisitions team as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in LIHTC development and/or LIHTC finance is required.
- Strong financial, analytical, relationship management, and writing skills; writing and/or financial modeling samples may be requested.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to maintain a big-picture focus while attending to detailed work and thorough documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently.
- Effective and collaborative team member.
- Willingness to work evening and weekend hours during peak periods.
- Ability to travel by flight (up to 6 hours), automobile, or train.
- Ability to climb stairs at project sites.
- Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions at project sites (e.g., outdoor weather, dirt, dust, construction conditions).
- Reliable transportation required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually, dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
- Annual performance bonuses.
- Generous paid leave programs.
- Comprehensive benefits including dental, health, and vision plans.
- Family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support.
- Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Health advocacy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits.
- Financial education and wellness programs.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.
Location
Opportunities available across multiple offices nationwide; travel to project sites required as described.