Development Analyst

Greystar (International); Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Development Analyst in Amsterdam to support the execution of the development platform by performing financial analysis of opportunities, building pro-forma models, and preparing underwriting materials for transactions.

The role interfaces with developers, brokers, equity partners, institutional clients, and Greystar leadership, tracking progress on multifamily build-to-rent and student PBSA projects across assigned markets while ensuring rigorous reporting and timely

Qualifications

• Degree in business, analytics, or a related field.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analysis experience.
• Fluency in English; Dutch language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of development opportunities and build detailed pro-forma models.
• Prepare memoranda, reports, and market summaries to support acquisitions.
• Engage with developers, brokers, equity partners, lenders and Greystar leadership.
• Track and report progress of development transactions across regions.
• Support due diligence, documentation, and financial/market materials for pitches and RFPs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage schedule, budget and programme.
• Assist in organizing governance and development budgets from initial design to realization.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Valuations

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Dutch language (pref)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytical field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Development Analyst supports the execution of Greystar's development platform by performing (financial) analysis of development opportunities, preparing appropriate information and documents to facilitate the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions, interfacing with (land) developers, brokers, equity partners, institutional clients, and Greystar's leadership, and tracking and reporting on the status of multifamily (build-to-rent) and student (PBSA) transactions within the assigned geographic markets.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Conduct (financial) analysis of development opportunities, including the creation of detailed pro-forma and financial models. Gather, compile, investigate, and analyse market data to identify potential development opportunities, and prepare narrative development memoranda, detailed reports, and market summaries that provide insights on proposed acquisitions.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with local (land) developers, market brokers, institutional and equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders, and appropriately manage on-going communication related to proposed development transactions.
• Maintain ongoing communications within the development team, and other key business leaders affiliated with the project to provide periodic updates on the progress against schedule (programme) and budgets, resolve issues that may compromise the project delivery schedule or costs, and respond quickly and with urgency to questions, concerns, and requests for information.
• Identify, investigate, and refer potential acquisitions and other real estate transactions to appropriate Greystar leadership, and assists in preparing financial, market, and other documents required for new business pitches and RFPs.
• Organise, lead, and/or participate in the due diligence on properties under contract, and develop documentation and recommendations on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal.
• Monitor and report on the status and progress of proposed development transactions within the assigned geographic region, establish critical timelines and deadlines for tasks and activities related to the proposed transaction, and identify and effectively address issues or problems that could otherwise adversely affect closing.
• Complete various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
• Development Management support on: acquisition process with commercial and technical development knowledge, design processes from initial design up until realisation, collaborations with partners, suppliers and contractors, project reporting related to progress, budget and timelines, legal documentation and agreements with municipalities, advisors and contractors, setting up initial development budgets.

About You

You'll have a degree in a business, analytical, or related field, along with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and some analytical experience within real estate - whether through internships or previous development roles. Fluency in English is essential, and fluency in Dutch is preferred. You'll bring proven exposure to financial modelling, valuations, and analysis, ideally with knowledge of multifamily (build to rent), student accommodation (PBSA), or related sectors, plus an interest in building regulations and planning processes. You're highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, and a confident communicator, able to turn complex data into clear, compelling reports and presentations. Additionally, you're a commercially minded, naturally curious team player who thrives under pressure and builds positive relationships.

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystar's pan - European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Denmark and Spain.

One of Greystar's core values is Equality, and as such, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience, even if you don't meet every requirement on the job advert.