Planning and Real Estate Analyst

Greystone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystone seeks a Planning and Real Estate Analyst in New York, NY to support project managers on real estate, asset management, transit-oriented development, and client initiatives. You will perform financial analyses, market research, land use reviews, and prepare deliverables for internal teams and clients.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in business, urban planning, or related fields with 2+ years of experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with GIS, Yardi, or data

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, urban planning, real estate, public policy, economics, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of professional work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate, asset management, transit-oriented development, land use and revenue projects for public agency clients.
• Prepare financial analyses, including cash flow models and revenue/expense projections.
• Conduct market, demographic, economic and policy research and summarize findings.
• Review zoning and land use documents to identify development considerations.
• Draft reports, memoranda, presentations, and supporting materials; assist with project coordination.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Client coordination

Education

Master's degree in business, urban planning, real estate, public policy, economics, or related field

2+ years of professional work experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

Yardi

Data visualization tools

Job description

## Planning and Real Estate AnalystApply: New York, NY: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR0000139Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with $13 billion in loan originations in 2025. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac by multifamily loan volume and is the #1\\* Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. At Greystone, charity is at the heart of who we are and what we do.At Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others’ lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don’t just say “Where People Matter” – we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Belonging is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group, a division of Greystone, is a consulting firm specializing in asset management for public institutions. Greystone drafts and negotiates leases, licenses, easements and other real estate documents for transportation agencies and manages the agencies’ leased and licensed portfolios. The Planning and Real Estate Analyst supports Project Managers and senior staff on real estate, asset management, transit-oriented development, and client initiatives through financial analysis, market and policy research, land use analysis, data collection, and report drafting and preparation. The Analyst will work closely with clients and internal team members to develop clear, accurate, and well-supported deliverables and recommendations. **Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities****Project and Client Support*** Support real estate, asset management, transit-oriented development, land use, and revenue-generation projects for various public agency clients* Prepare financial analyses, including basic cash flow models, revenue and expense projections, scenario comparisons, and other quantitative evaluations under the guidance of Project Managers and senior staff.* Conduct market, demographic, economic, policy, and best-practice research; collect and organize data from public and client sources; and summarize findings for project teams.* Review zoning, land use regulations, comprehensive plans, transportation plans, parcel information, and other planning documents to identify relevant development considerations and constraints.* Draft and prepare reports, memoranda, presentations, meeting materials, and supporting exhibits; synthesize analysis into clear findings and recommendations; and assist with quality-control review.* Assist with project coordination by maintaining schedules, tracking milestones and action items, participating in client meetings, and supporting follow-up activities and other planning, real estate, and asset management assignments.**Education and Experience*** Master's degree in business, urban planning, real estate, public policy, economics, or a related field or equivalent work experience* Relevant experience gained through internships, graduate projects, research assistantships, coursework, or 2+ of professional work is preferred* Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, interpret zoning and land use information, and communicate findings clearly in written reports and presentations.* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is expected; familiarity with GIS, financial modeling, real estate or asset management platforms such as Yardi, or data visualization tools is a plus. Greystone offers a competitive base salary and bonus. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000/year. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the annual review process.At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Greystone is an EEO employer.\\*For HUD's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.”