Real Estate Analyst

Selby Jennings; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Columbia, MD seeks a Real Estate Analyst to support acquisitions, development, and investment professionals across the full lifecycle of residential land investments.

You will conduct underwriting and due diligence, build financial models, analyze markets, and assist with development planning and reporting. The role involves presenting findings and partnering with senior colleagues on strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, or related discipline.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Fundamental understanding of real estate transactions and investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, underwriting, and due diligence for prospective land acquisitions and development projects.
• Support the acquisition, financing, development, and disposition of residential real estate investments.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor project performance.
• Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and reporting materials for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze property and project performance against budgets and business plans.
• Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend monitoring.
• Support land planning efforts, including conceptual subdivision and parceling analysis.
• Maintain and manage project databases and reporting systems.
• Travel as needed to support project and development activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Real estate analysis

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD Employment Type: Full-Time

We have partnered with a leading residential land development platform is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support acquisitions, development, and investment professionals in evaluating and executing residential land development opportunities. This role offers exposure across the full lifecycle of land investments, including underwriting, due diligence, market analysis, development planning, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, underwriting, and due diligence for prospective land acquisitions and development projects.
• Support the acquisition, financing, development, and disposition of residential real estate investments.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor project performance.
• Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and reporting materials for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze property and project performance against budgets and business plans.
• Assist with market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend monitoring.
• Support land planning efforts, including conceptual subdivision and parceling analysis.
• Maintain and manage project databases and reporting systems.
• Travel as needed to support project and development activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Fundamental understanding of real estate transactions and investment analysis.

Preferred

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with the confidence to present investment recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to land acquisition and residential development projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced acquisitions, development, and investment professionals.
• Significant involvement in underwriting, market analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.