Underwriting Analyst, Asset Management

2 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States The Amherst Group Limited Full time
Job Title: Underwriting Analyst, Asset Management

The Amherst Group Limited is a leading real estate investment and advisory firm that is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed, and financed. We are seeking an Underwriting Analyst to join our Asset Management team in Austin, TX.

Job Summary:

The Underwriting Analyst will be responsible for underwriting and locating investment opportunities, tracking assets through various phases of the deal lifecycle, and constructing detailed presentations to report on market trends and strategies for senior management. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in finance, real estate, or a related field, and will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite and locate investment opportunities using market comparables to determine accurate rent, value, and initial bid price for a single-family asset
  • Centrally participate in the acquisition of single-family homes by tracking the asset through various phases of the deal lifecycle
  • Construct detailed and holistic presentations to report on market trends and strategies for senior management to inform investment strategies across the organization
  • Underwrite and monitor the rental market to analyze existing portfolio performance and help with revenue management strategies for various regions across Amherst's 45,000+ homes portfolio
  • Collaborate and drive strategic initiatives across Amherst's operating partners to improve margins and returns
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required, specialty focus in Real Estate or Finance a plus
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in underwriting, brokerage, or other real estate related disciplines
  • Fluent in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of SQL and Python a plus
  • Strong academic background with focus in finance, real estate, accounting, or math preferred
  • Top-ranked performer with a track record of success (academic, professional)
  • Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with internal and external professionals
  • Candidate should be extremely detail-oriented and organized with a proven ability to work well in a high-intensity environment to complete tasks quickly and effectively
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while delivering a high-quality product under tight time constraints
What We Offer:
  • A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
  • Flexible PTO, 8 paid holidays
  • Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
  • Professional career development and reimbursement
  • On-premise fitness center, locker rooms
  • Daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchen with snacks/drinks
  • Relaxed casual environment and weekly/quarterly office events

Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.



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