The
Real Estate Development Analyst/Associate will play a key role in planning, executing, and supporting new, ongoing and/or recently completed real estate projects. This will include underwriting, analyzing development feasibility, preparing offering memorandums, etc.
Job Functions - Prepare detailed financial analyses and models to support investment decisions related to development, acquisition, and disposition across all commercial real estate asset classes, including office, multifamily, hotel, retail, and industrial.
- Develop complex financial models, pro formas, due diligence materials, market analysis, and financing structures for both existing portfolio assets and new development opportunities.
- Perform underwriting and investment analysis, providing recommendations to manage risk within established guidelines.
- Create waterfall analyses and other advanced financial modeling structures.
- Support multiple stages of transactions, including underwriting, market research, preparation of investment memorandums, term sheet negotiation, closing, and partner/client interactions.
- Review and interpret real estate documents such as leases, loan documents, appraisals, and agreements to identify potential risks and issues.
- Collaborate with in-house development, leasing, and property management teams on transaction execution and asset performance.
- Build and maintain relationships within the real estate industry to enhance Harwood's market presence and reputation.
- Maintain portfolio-level reporting, including loan covenant tracking and performance monitoring.
Competencies - High Degree of Confidentiality and Discretion of Highly Sensitive Information
- Strong Organizational / Presentation skills
- Excellent Written / Verbal Communication skills
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Decision Making / Resourceful
- Dependability / Taking Initiative
Education & Experience - 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance, acquisitions, development, asset management, investor relations, and/or investment banking preferred.
- Experience modeling term sheets, loan agreements, PSAs, and lease agreements preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business preferred.
