Real Estate Investment Associate

Real Estate Investment Associate PositionAt Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.Mill Creek Residential ("MCR") is seeking a candidate for the Real Estate Investment Associate position to be located in our Dallas office. This position will report to the Director of Real Estate Finance and will be responsible for a variety of activities including but not limited to: financial modeling; project underwriting and analysis; market research; and legal document review and interpretation. This position will have regular interaction with Mill Creek's Joint Venture Finance, Development, Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, and Asset Management teams including responding to financial model guidance requests, providing analysis on existing and proposed investment opportunities, communicating recommendations and sensitivities, ensuring underwriting consistency and synchronization, and delivering standardized templates and materials. A proactive and adaptive attitude is required for this highly visible role.Essential FunctionsManage, provide guidance for, and modify the standardized MCR investment modeling templatesSupport the Development and Acquisition teams with underwriting practices and unique underwriting techniques for specific projectsProvide investment modeling support throughout entire life cycle of projectSupport the Portfolio Management team with fund-specific pro forma modifications and analysesReview and evaluate investor and lender term sheets and implement venture parameters within project proformasPrepare and review sensitivity analyses based on rent growth, cap rate trending, delivery delays, and interest ratesCreate, modify, and analyze supporting project underwriting analyses and modelsReview deal memos and ensure pro forma models accurately reflect the deal memo highlightsUnderstand, create, and update joint venture waterfall structures/return projectionsCollect data, prepare, and communicate the market research dashboardCoordinate with development teams to complete and communicate the standardized investment balanced scorecards to the Investment Committee for each development while managing updates to the scorecard templateSpecial projects and all other duties as assignedRequired Experience and Minimum QualificationsMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate finance, investment analysis, or a related field, in a multifamily development and/or acquisition business model. Bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, accounting, real estate or similar degree preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; including modeling skills such as VBA/Macro codingVBA/Macro coding skillsExperience with the use of Vena Solutions preferredUnderstanding of and ability to analyze pro forma models and JV waterfall structuresAbility to learn and navigate various software applicationsMultifamily real estate experienceStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to lead projects and coordinate multiple teams to complete assignmentsCertifications (Optional but preferred):CFAChartered Financial Analyst (or aspiring candidate)Other relevant corporate finance and/or real estate professional certifications (e.g., CFI-FMVA, REFM)Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAre you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and togetherPeople. Places. Relationships. Our tagline begins with the most important part of Mill Creek, our people. As a multifamily company focused on construction, development, acquisition, and operations of rental communities in the most desirable markets coast-to-coast, we are also committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our resident customer and our associates. We have implemented processes to support DE&I practices throughout the associate lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to ongoing training programs for career advancement. Our growth since our founding in 2011 is nothing short of remarkable a direct reflection of our team's contributions. We are committed to listening to our associates and focusing on continuous improvement.