Analyst- Acquisitions and Asset Management

Highlands Vista Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Vista Group (HVG) seeks an Analyst to work closely with management to oversee a portfolio of multifamily properties and assist in asset business plans and acquisition activity in a defined region.

You will create and update financial monitoring tools, draft quarterly investor reports, conduct site visits, negotiate capital work, and support due diligence, closings, and relationship building with brokers and owners. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or related field.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• 0-2 years of analytical experience; multifamily preferred.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong communication with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial monitoring tools.
• Draft quarterly investor reports detailing distributions and property operations.
• Conduct quarterly site visits with onsite staff and review capital work.
• Develop asset business plans and oversee operations and capex.
• Assist in budgeting, vendor negotiations, and cost savings.
• Present acquisitions internally and submit letters of intent.
• Oversee due diligence and closings for new acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Real Estate related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Highlands Vista Group (“HVG”) was formed in 2018 with a long‐term investment strategy in multifamily real estate. HVG cultivates a best-in-class environment where residents, employees, and investors can all grow over the long-term through a strategy of acquiring and managing apartment communities in underserved US markets.Demonstrating strong growth since its founding, HVG is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and currently owns and manages 50+ properties throughout the US Southeast and Midwest.We follow a common PATH of being Passionate, Authentic, Trustworthy, & Hardworking.

Job Summary:

The Analyst will work closely with management to oversee a portfolio of multifamily properties in a geographic region and assist in the execution of property-specific asset business plans. The Analyst will also be responsible for assisting in acquisition activity in a geographic region which includes sourcing, underwriting, and closing deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial monitoring tools
• Draft quarterly reports to investors to detail distribution amounts and property operations
• Conduct quarterly site visits to meet with onsite staff, discuss operations, examine property condition, and review recent and upcoming capital work
• Assist in developing asset business plans for each property and provide oversight on operations and capital expenditures to meet or exceed pro forma
• Negotiate vendor agreements for onsite capital work and recurring property services
• Identify trends and issues and make recommendations to increase income or capture cost savings
• Oversee annual operating budget process and approval
• Assist in the refinancing or sale of assets
• Establish and develop a network of relationships with brokers and owners to increase deal flow
• Maintain a pipeline of properties in a specific region and provide weekly updates to management on potential acquisitions
• Present acquisition opportunities internally to HVG team members
• Submit letters of intent on opportunities
• Create investor offering memorandums and internal investment committee presentations
• Manage all investor level documents and communication for capital raise on new acquisitions and ongoing property updates to investors
• Oversee due diligence process for new property acquisitions including unit walks, capital scope, asset business plan creation, and market research
• Assist with property closings including communication with seller, title company, and property management
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of analytical experience; preferably multifamily focused
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or other business-related fields
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Eager to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Self-starter comfortable working in an environment with evolving roles and responsibilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with various internal and external parties
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to travel overnight up to 2-3 times per month