Senior Acquisitions Analyst

THE POSITION

The Senior Analyst is responsible for a wide range of tasks/responsibilities, including but not limited to: downloading and summarizing offering memorandums and related deal offering materials, real property tax analysis, rent roll analysis, rent comparable analysis, historical income statement analysis, income statement projections, market and submarket analysis, deal opportunity tracking, research/data/mapping.

What You Can Expect to Do

Financial Analysis:

Provide support for financial analysis and underwriting of potential acquisition and development opportunities utilizing Excel.

Market Research:

Provide research support utilizing online, internal, and external resources. Data aggregation and analysis will be required. Stay current on industry trends and maintain market awareness in targeted markets through direct research and review of third-party research.

Investor Marketing:

Assist in preparing investment presentations for investors, government agencies and brokers.

Transaction Execution:

Assist in due diligence, coordination of 3rd party vendors, interfacing with lenders and government agencies, preparation of closing statements etc.

What You Should Have

• Strong Excel modeling and quantitative skills
• Experience within Affordable Housing and/or Real Estate
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, presentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership and commitment to follow through
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• 2 – 4 years of relevant work experience in financial analysis – previous employment at a principal real estate, real estate development, real estate investment or commercial banking firm preferred
• Bachelor's Degree – Finance, Accounting, Economics or Real Estate Concentration is a plus
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

What You Should Be

• "Making the call': Strong problem-solving, investigating, and critical judgment skills for all proposed scopes of work
• Strong understanding of budgets and reviewing financial statements
• Must be a proactive, detail-oriented person with excellent analytical skills
• Independent, self-starter mentality, with exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Eager to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Ambitious, desire to grow
• Highly accountable: able to take ownership, meet deadlines, follow through
• Highly motivated self-starter and independent worker
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Acknowledges and learns from mistakes and challenges
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a small team environment; can "roll up his/her sleeves" and pitch in where necessary within the organization
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of an amazing team doing valuable work

THE COMPANY

Standard Communities is a leading owner, investor, and developer of affordable and middle-income housing. As one of the largest owners of affordable housing in the U.S., we believe housing is a pathway to prosperity. We deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that foster community and offer our 75,000+ residents the opportunity to build brighter futures.

With over $6 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of nearly 30,000 units across 200 properties in 22 states + Washington, D.C., our team blends nationwide scale with local expertise. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, we value high performance, social responsibility, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with offices across the country, we're driven by a shared mission: to transform housing, empower residents, and strengthen communities. We don't just build housing—we build opportunities. If you're passionate about real estate, community impact, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

At Standard Communities, we value urgency in execution, precision in our work, and empathy in our interactions. These core principles guide us in how we build, collaborate, and grow together.

Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

***Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship (including H-1B or other work visas) for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.***