Financial Analyst, Advisory Services

Century | Urban; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Century | Urban, a leading Bay Area real estate advisory, investment and asset management firm based in San Francisco, invites a Financial Analyst to join the advisory team. This full-time role offers hands-on experience across financial modeling, market research, transaction advisory and asset management, reporting to principals and senior professionals.

The position emphasizes ownership, adaptability, and growth, with on-site work in San Francisco four days per week and strong local Bay Area

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related professional experience in financial analysis, asset management, consulting, brokerage, appraisal or development.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and productivity while exercising independent judgment and critically evaluating outputs for accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform economic feasibility and underwriting analysis utilizing Excel to evaluate proposed development projects, operating assets and portfolio-level valuation across asset types.
• Evaluate assets and portfolios to identify highest and best use; perform economic analyses and identify funding sources.
• Prepare presentations and memorandums detailing analysis results, market research, transaction structures, and case studies.
• Conduct market research including rental comps, sales comps, economic and demographic trends and due diligence with summaries.
• Interact with client executives and work with Managing Principals on advisory assignments.
• Assist in underwriting and due diligence on multifamily, office, industrial and hotel projects in California.
• Attend client meetings, prepare materials and present findings to clients.
• Support management on a commercial portfolio including properties in San Francisco and San Jose.
• Coordinate with third-party property managers to implement acquisition and asset strategies.
• Monitor renovation programs and coordinate with lenders and capital partners on progress reporting.
• Update cash flow models in line with leasing and operating activities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

AI tools usage

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate or finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Century | Urban is a leading Bay Area real estate advisory, investment and asset management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. We advise private developers, landowners, public agencies, non-profits, and property owners on complex real estate matters, including development feasibility, real estate transactions, investment analysis, and strategies to maximize the value of real estate assets. Our work includes some of California's most significant development and redevelopment projects including Mission Rock, The 5M Project, and the Academe at 198. Please visit our website at www.centuryurban.com to learn more about the firm and its projects.

The firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our advisory team. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of real estate disciplines, including financial modeling, market research, transaction advisory, and asset management. The Analyst will work directly with the firm's principals and senior professionals, contributing to projects from initial analysis through strategy development and client presentations.

This position will require a “utility player” who is resourceful, adaptable, and motivated to take ownership of their work while continuously expanding their skills and knowledge. The role offers opportunities for increasing responsibility and career advancement as the individual gains experience. This is a full-time position based in our San Francisco office, with a minimum of four days per week onsite with strong a preference for local Bay Area candidates.

Advisory Position Responsibilities:

• Perform economic feasibility and underwriting analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel to evaluate proposed development projects, operating assets and portfolio-level valuation across all product types including affordable housing.


• Evaluate underutilized assets and real estate portfolios to identify their highest and best use, perform corresponding economic analyses, and identify potential funding sources.


• Prepare presentations and memorandums highlighting economic analysis results, market research, proposed transaction structures, and case studies.


• Perform market research including rental comparables, sales comps, economic and demographic trends, and asset-specific due diligence with written summaries.


• Interact with client executives and work directly with the Managing Principals to execute advisory assignments.


• Assist in underwriting and performing due diligence on multifamily apartments, office, industrial and hotel projects in California.


• Attend client meetings, prepare client materials and present findings to clients.


• Support management responsibilities on an institutional-quality commercial portfolio including 450 Sansome in San Francisco and 160 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose.


• Work with third-party property managers to implement acquisition business plans and asset strategies.


• Analyze and monitor renovation programs and coordinate with lenders and capital partners on progress reporting.


• In conjunction with annual budgeting process, update cash flow models to reflect leasing and operating activities.

Position Requirements:

• 3–5 years of related professional experience in financial analysis, asset management, consulting, brokerage, appraisal or development.


• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.


• Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and productivity while exercising independent judgment and critically evaluating outputs for accuracy and reliability.


• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.


• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.


• Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and well-structured reports.


• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and resourceful with the ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment in an entrepreneurial environment.


• Must be eligible to work in the United States with a Bachelor’s degree required with business, real estate or finance concentration.


• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook with a strong ability to learn new software quickly.