Real Estate Analyst-FG

D. R. Horton; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is looking for a Real Estate Analyst-FG to assist with due diligence, forecasting, and benchmarking of development projects. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, this role works closely with acquisition and development managers.

The candidate should have a degree in Finance or a related field and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent Excel and communication skills are critical for success in this position, as well as the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines.

The position offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred.
• Ability to focus under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence and underwriting for acquisitions and developments.
• Prepare financial modeling for acquisition and asset management.
• Analyze and monitor financial performance of properties.

Skills

Advanced Excel Financial modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical reasoning and analytical skills

Basic knowledge of real estate transactions

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Adobe

Power Point

Job description

Job Description

Description

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar Group is currently looking for a Real Estate Analyst-FG. The right candidate will work alongside acquisitions, development and investment managers to assist with due diligence, forecasting and benchmarking of potential and existing development projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence and underwriting of prospective acquisitions and developments
• Provide support for the acquisition, financing, development and disposition process
• Prepare financial modeling to support and guide both acquisition and asset management decisions
• Prepare presentation materials on new and existing investments for internal and external uses
• Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties including financial modeling, benchmarking to budget, and collaborating with management in executing business plans
• Assist with analysis of the overall market and monitor industry trends
• Ability to travel overnight
• Administer and manage databases
• Assist with providing conceptual plans for subdividing and parceling assets

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related degree

• 1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred
• Advanced Excel Financial modeling
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Adobe and Power Point
• Basic knowledge of real estate transactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments for or against a specific investment opportunity.
• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by work experience and/or academic record.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and peripheral vision.
• The noise level is general moderate

Come joina winning team! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

We offer an excellent benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits