Junior Financial Analyst - Funds Management

Hunt Companies, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

Retirement plan

Rewards programs

Job summary

Hunt Companies, Inc is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst for Funds Management in Los Angeles to support underwriting and investment analysis of LIHTC opportunities. You will build models, assist Originators, and collaborate with multiple teams, gaining deep expertise in affordable housing finance and real estate capital structures.

You will work with the Funds Management and Origination teams, with opportunities to engage investor relations, project management, tax, accounting, and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field.
• Internships to one year in the financial industry preferred (infrastructure, real estate, or affordable housing).
• Aptitude for finance and understanding of overall capital structuring of real estate acquisitions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including cash flow and cash waterfall modeling, IRR analysis, and capital structure analysis.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to respond to questions from managers and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Confidentiality and team work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains financial models to support investment analysis of new opportunities.
• Supports Originators in preparing application letters and early placement emails.
• Updates financial models for actuals and equity timing and lease-up.
• Assists Senior Financial Analysts in deal closing and quarterly reporting updates.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of developments in affordable housing and real estate finance.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

IRR analysis

Capital structuring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related

Job description

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, the Junior Financial Analyst Funds Management will provide assistance and support with activities related to analyzing and underwriting new LIHTC investments. The candidate for this position should demonstrate strength in quantitative analysis and financial modeling, with a focus on detail, and possess an analytical orientation and the initiative to work reliably in a fast-paced environment. This position will primarily work with the Funds Management and Origination team and will have opportunities to collaborate with other internal teams, including investor relations, project management, tax, accounting, and asset management.

What You Will Do

• Develops and maintains financial models to support the investment analysis of various new investment opportunities.
• Supports Originators in preparing application letters and early placement emails.
• Updates financial models for actuals and for any updates in equity timing and lease-up.
• Assists Senior Financial Analysts in deal closing, quarterly reporting model updates, etc.
• Develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of developments in affordable housing and real estate finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline required
• Internships to one year in the financial industry, preferably in infrastructure, real estate, or affordable housing preferred
• An aptitude for finance and a basic understanding of the overall capital structuring of real estate acquisitions.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling capability.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including cash flow and cash waterfall modeling, IRR analysis, and capital structure analysis.
• Ability to solve practical problems and analyze a variety of concrete variables where only limited information may exist.
• Ability to analyze and interpret partnership documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and industry guidelines.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to respond to questions from managers and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires a detail-oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.
• Able to independently manage time effectively in order to efficiently work on varied and concurrent projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $27.00 - $29.00, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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