Analyst- Real Estate Investment & Development

SL Recruit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Recruit represents a DC-based real estate investment client hiring Analysts at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level. The role involves building financial models, underwriting acquisitions and developments, and preparing memos for the investment committee and partners.

The positions offer exposure to market research, due diligence, financing, and deal structuring with senior leadership guidance and rapid responsibility in a lean team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years for Analyst; 3–5 years for Senior Analyst in real estate private equity, development, acquisitions, investment banking, or brokery/capital markets.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; Argus experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and deal structures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to underwrite acquisitions, developments, and recapitalizations.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal investment committee and capital partners.
• Conduct market research, including rent and sale comps, supply pipeline, and submarket trends.
• Support due diligence, financing, and joint-venture structuring on active deals.
• Track the performance of existing assets and help with asset management and reporting.
• Senior Analysts will also take the lead on deal analysis, mentor junior team members, and interface with lenders, partners, and brokers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Argus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Real Estate/Economics or related field

Tools

Argus

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, DC-based real estate investor and developer that has been active in the market since the early 2000s. Founded by a team of seasoned development professionals, the firm focuses on value-add and opportunistic investments across office, multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use real estate. They have consistently ranked among the most active developers in the DC region and have a growing presence along the East Coast. They work across the full real estate lifecycle, from acquisition and development through asset management and disposition.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a lean, entrepreneurial investment team where you’ll work directly with senior leadership and see deals from first look to closing and beyond. The role is open at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level depending on experience. It’s ideal for someone who loves digging into the numbers and wants real responsibility early in their career.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to underwrite acquisitions, developments, and recapitalizations
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal investment committee and capital partners
• Conduct market research, including rent and sale comps, supply pipeline, and submarket trends
• Support due diligence, financing, and joint-venture structuring on active deals
• Track the performance of existing assets and help with asset management and reporting
• Senior Analysts will also take the lead on deal analysis, help mentor junior team members, and interface more directly with lenders, partners, and brokers

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience for Analyst, or 3–5 years for Senior Analyst, in real estate private equity, development, acquisitions, investment banking, or brokery/capital markets
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (Argus experience is a plus)
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and deal structures
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and comfort in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Why You’ll Love It

• Hands-on exposure to a diverse, high-profile pipeline of deals in the DC market
• Direct access to and mentorship from senior leadership
• Clear growth path within a respected, active firm
• Competitive compensation and benefits [add range if you have it]