Analyst, Corporate Finance

Greystar; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Birthday off after 1 year

Sabbatical after 10 years

401(k) with company match

Onsite housing discount

Job summary

Greystar, headquartered in Charleston, SC, seeks a Corporate Finance professional to underwrite and manage portfolios, forecast cash, and coordinate reporting for investor and bondholder communications.

The role interfaces with affiliates on fundraising and investment reporting, supports the CFO and CEO with Q&A materials, and prepares Board updates and equity plan packages. Strong finance fundamentals and AI proficiency are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• 1–2 years of experience in banking, finance or accounting with interest in commercial real estate and corporate finance.
• Strong quantitative background with financial modeling experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude) to streamline workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and portfolio management of employee coinvestment funds, including reforecasting, semi-annual fund reporting, cash forecasting and distribution governance.
• Interfacing with external affiliates for fundraising and investment reporting in real estate ventures and parent company.
• Support in reviewing quarterly external financial reporting to bondholders and CFO prep.
• Prepare quarterly Board updates and ad hoc memorandums.
• Prepare quarterly performance packages for Employee Equity Ownership Plan.
• Review Rating Agency opinions and prepare materials for meetings or transactions.
• Support 409A valuation process, including documentation and Board memo creation.
• Assist with capital markets transactions like refinancing bonds or line of credit renegotiations.
• Track capital allocation initiatives and create presentations for Capital Allocation Committee.

Skills

Finance degree

1–2 years exp

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Claude AI

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The goal of the Corporate Finance group is to empower Greystar’s senior leaders and Board of Directors with actionable insights, and to govern the corporate balance sheet to fuel continued strategic growth across global business lines.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Underwriting and ongoing portfolio management of various employee coinvestment funds, including reforecasting, semi-annual fund reporting, cash forecasting and distribution governance.
• Interfacing with external affiliates for fundraising and investment reporting needs related to both sponsor equity positions in real estate ventures and investments in the Greystar parent company.
• Supporting senior team members and the Corporate Accounting team in reviewing quarterly external financial reporting to bondholders, including preparation of the call script for the CFO and Q&A summary for the CEO.
• Preparing quarterly updates for Greystar’s Board of Directors as well as ad hoc memorandums.
• Preparing quarterly performance packages for the Employee Equity Ownership Plan.
• Assisting senior team members in reviewing Rating Agency opinions and preparation of materials for periodic meetings or special transactions.
• Supporting the Annual 409A valuation process, including preparation of supporting documentation, review of the valuation methodology, and creation of the Board approval memo.
• Supporting senior team members and other internal stakeholders in capital markets transactions, such as refinancing the corporate bonds or renegotiating the line of credit.
• Assisting senior team members in tracking capital allocation initiatives (balance sheet initiatives, liquidity analysis, M&A, corporate transactions, etc.) and creating related presentations for Capital Allocation Committee meetings.
• Assisting with other general team activities as needed on an ad hoc basis.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in banking, finance or accounting, with demonstrated interest in commercial real estate and corporate finance.
• Strong quantitative background with financial modeling experience.
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI such as Claude to streamline workstreams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work across multiple focuses and outstanding organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with respect to managing workload and professional development.

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority. Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Security Notice

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Core Values

• Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.
• Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
• Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.
• Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.
• Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.
• Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.