Sr. Analyst / Associate - Investments - April Housing

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone's affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing's Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.

As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base salary range for this role is $120,000- $140,000. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonus on an annual basis. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

April Housing is looking for an Investments Analyst / Associate to join the Investment team to assist in the firm’s affordable housing acquisition efforts.

What you will do:

• Support the Deal Team Leader in all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions.
• Analyze a constant flow of affordable housing acquisition opportunities, including partnership buyouts and new acquisitions.
• Produce best-in-class financial modeling / underwriting; project/model complex cash flow, waterfall and capital structure, and quantitative data for analysis.
• Validate and defend budgets, assumptions, and pro forma analyses, including the identification of challenges inherent to a given project.
• Create presentations and prepare analysis/memoranda for investment recommendation.
• Compile, process, and review due diligence information including financial, market, demographic, site, legal and regulatory data.
• Track and report multifamily transaction activity (sales, market trends, etc.)
• Communicate with brokers and industry consultants.
• Maintain the firm’s acquisition pipeline and participate in weekly pipeline meetings. 
• Assist in the closing process, working with title, escrow, legal, seller, and brokers to ensure timely and efficient closing.

What you should have:

• BS/BA undergraduate degree required.  Major in finance, economics and/or other business-related discipline preferred. 
• Minimum 2-4 years of commercial real estate transaction experience (affordable housing experience not required but is preferred).
• Track record of successful transaction experience.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, as well as an acute attention to detail; showcasing capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment, while successfully managing multiple tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.  Innate ability to develop positive relationships and ability to communicate effectively with audiences at all different levels of experience.
• Strong financial/analytical skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn, demonstrating a high-level of receptivity to feedback and instructions while integrating takeaways into future work products.
• Strong collaboration skills with a goal orientation attitude.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com.

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