Real Estate Investment Analyst

The Real Estate Investment Analyst reports to the VP Investment Analysis and supports the financial and market analysis of real estate transactions. Primary responsibilities include compiling, summarizing, and analyzing information to evaluate the return on investment of real estate acquisitions and dispositions.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

• Communicating openly and with integrity

• Embracing opportunities

• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes market level information to develop accurate forecasting of market level performance expectations.

• Analyzes property acquisition target information provided by seller, including market data, property financials, property amenities and comparable property characteristics.

• Gathers and researches data to prepare initial analysis of specific areas of property acquisitions.

• Prepares and analyzes financial projections based on a combination of historical performance and future expectations for potential acquisition targets.

• Prepares summary investment reports with investment highlights.

• Contributes to the preparation of real estate investment packages for presentation to senior management and the Board of Directors.

• Assists with the collection, distribution and review of due diligence materials and performs assigned tasks to ensure the successful closing of acquisitions and dispositions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in finance, accounting, real estate or a related field and 1-2 years of financial analysis and/or investment banking experience required, or an equivalent combination of education or experience

• Minimum of 2 years of multi-family or commercial real estate underwriting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate experience and/or education preferred

• MBA or other Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill to develop, maintain and interpret financial models

• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with attention to detail

• Knowledge of real estate valuations and investment analysis

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) including advanced functions in Excel

MAA recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package* including, but not limited to, the following:

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Life and Disability Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Adoption Reimbursement

* Apartment Discount

* Opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement

*Eligibility for benefit plans and programs vary based on hours worked and length of employment.

We are committed to providing service excellence and value to those who depend on us at MAA. Our people-first approach has been transforming properties into communities and apartments into homes for over 25 years. As the largest owner-operator of multifamily apartments in the United States – we are established leaders in the real estate space – bringing tremendous opportunities to those looking to build their careers. We invite you to explore our Brighter View and find your place at MAA!

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