Associate, Investments

April Housing

$140K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of real estate transaction experience, with a preference for affordable housing exposure.
  • Experience executing transactions independently, particularly in dispositions.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with real estate fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of LIHTC structures and affordable housing regulatory frameworks is advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Execute dispositions including underwriting, marketing, and managing diligence processes.
  • Perform detailed financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions.
  • Prepare internal approval materials and transaction summaries.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Asset Management and Accounting.
  • Coordinate with buyers, brokers, partners, and advisors throughout transactions.
  • Apply understanding of affordable housing regulations in transaction analysis.
  • Assist with pipeline tracking and reporting related to portfolio strategy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
  • Opportunity to join a mission-driven team focused on affordable housing.
  • Potential for career growth and increased responsibilities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Associate in the Investments group to join the company's Los Angeles office. Working in partnership with Blackstone, the Investment Associate will support and execute transactions across April Housing's investment platform, with an initial focus on our disposition workstream. April Housing operates one of the most active investment platforms in the country averaging over 50 transactions per year. As a result, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain meaningful transaction experience across a high-volume platform, working on a wide range of complex deals across the country. This role is designed for a candidate with 3-5 years of real estate transaction experience who can take ownership of workstreams, operate effectively in complex partnership environments, and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders. What you will do: • Take a central role in executing dispositions, including initial underwriting, marketing, managing diligence processes, coordinating timelines, and supporting negotiations through closing • Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation, and hold-sell analysis to support investment decisions • Support preparation of internal approval materials, investment memoranda, and transaction summaries • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Asset Management, Transaction Management, Legal, and Accounting • Serve as a key point of coordination with buyers, brokers, partners, and third-party advisors • Apply a strong understanding of Section 42 / LIHTC structures and affordable housing regulatory frameworks to transaction analysis and execution • Navigate complex partnership dynamics and consent processes with sound judgment and professionalism • Assist with pipeline tracking, reporting, and ad-hoc analyses related to portfolio strategy and transaction execution • Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the Investments platform • Ability to pivot based on business strategy between dispositions and acquisitions. What you should have: • Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, math, economics, real estate, accounting, engineering, or a related field • 3-5 years of real estate transaction experience, with exposure to affordable housing strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience executing transactions with limited supervision, with direct involvement in dispositions a plus • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of real estate fundamentals • Working knowledge of LIHTC structures and affordable housing regulatory considerations a plus • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight timelines • Comfort operating in ambiguous or high-stakes situations involving complex partnership dynamics • Alignment with April Housing's mission and long-term investment approach • Some travel may be required depending on transaction needs • Ability to grow within the role and take on increased responsibilities over time What we offer: At April Housing, we are committed to a singular mission: providing best-in-class management and high-quality housing for residents who earn less than the area's median income. You will be joining a dedicated team who live this mission every day. And we're growing! "April," which means "to open," aligns with our goal of opening new paths to expand the supply of affordable housing and close America's affordability gap. Base Compensation Range: $140,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company's base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis. Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

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