Senior Analyst - Investments
The Senior 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:
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.
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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:
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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.
Benefits & Perks
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Benefits:
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Perks:
- Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
- CoreGiving Volunteer Days
- Referral Program
- Charity Matching Program
Acerca de American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities is the nation’s largest developer, owner and manager of high-quality student housing communities.
Whether we’re creating a new development, upgrading an acquired community, or partnering with a university to develop or manage on-campus housing, our goal is the same: deliver the best possible experience for students – at every price point.
And it’s not just about great living spaces and great amenities. It’s about giving students the resources and environment they need to succeed, both academically and personally.
Our Mission keeps us focused:
Our values help us get there.
Delivering the best possible student experience doesn’t just happen. It takes an unrelenting commitment to students, parents and educational institutions. It also takes a corporate culture built on shared values, a higher purpose, and a team of people who truly love what they do.
American Campus Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, for employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
American Campus Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, for employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.