Analyst /Associate, Development (Commercial Office)

Related Ross; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options

Matching 401(k)

19+ days of PTO

Job summary

Related Ross, based in West Palm Beach, is seeking an Analyst / Associate to drive real estate acquisitions and development through thorough financial analyses and modeling. The ideal candidate will assist in various development activities, underwrite deals, and prepare comprehensive financial models. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, with an MBA preferred, and have a passion for real estate.

This role offers competitive salary and incentives, along with extensive health care plans and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or real estate.
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on real estate acquisitions and development including financial analysis and modeling.
• Assist project manager in site acquisition and financing activities.
• Conduct market and site assessments for development feasibility.

Skills

Real estate financial modeling

MS Excel

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Overview

Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long‑term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.

Related Ross is a West Palm Beach-based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related Companies is the most prominent privately‑owned real‑estate firm in the United States with major developments within a premier portfolio valued over $70 billion across Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Washington DC and London.

Related Ross believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team‑oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related Ross works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.

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Responsibilities

The Analyst / Associate will focus on all aspects of real estate acquisitions and development including financial analysis and modeling, site acquisition, due diligence, zoning, legal document review, budgeting, construction and design. The Analyst / Associate will prepare detailed financial analyses and models including those for transaction underwriting and return on investment analysis, and will provide key takeaways to business units, corporate finance, and senior management. The Analyst / Associate will also provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assisting the project manager in a broad range of development activities including site acquisition, financing, governmental approvals, design and construction monitoring, project branding, sales and marketing strategy and implementation.
• Conduct market assessments, site assessments, zoning assessments, and other due diligence related to site acquisition and development feasibility.
• Underwrite new development deals. Prepare business plans, including annual operating plans, financial forecasts, strategic plans, and product introduction financial plans.
• Author internal and external correspondence for transaction and property descriptions, offering memoranda for asset sales and capital raisings, and responses to RFP’s. Manage detailed municipal filings for various development related programs, such as real‑estate tax abatements and municipal financing applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in real‑estate financial modeling from areas such as real‑estate corporate finance, investment banking, private equity or real‑estate investment sales, or debt platforms.
• Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling, MS Excel skills are required.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills are also required to succeed in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple projects with significant responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Coping skills, attention to detail, along with a strong desire to grow and succeed are critical.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels are critical to success at Related.
• Must be able to work well in groups but also independently to manage and own tasks.
• Candidates that have a passion for real estate, a strong entrepreneurial mind, and strong work ethic will have the potential to become part of a growing company on the cutting edge of real‑estate development and an industry leader.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
• 1‑5+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, private equity or real‑estate.

Benefits

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching.
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities.