Real Estate Underwriting Analyst — AI-Driven Modeling

Westport Properties Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions within our growing self-storage investment platform.

This role emphasizes analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting rather than front-facing deal sourcing. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions team, focusing on financial modeling, due diligence analytics, investment evaluation, transaction coordination, asset management, and precedent transaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in real estate underwriting, investment analysis, banking, private equity, or similar analytical role.
• Strong foundation in cash flow analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite new acquisition opportunities.
• Support due diligence processes through analysis, modeling, and organization of key materials.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda and analytical materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform market research, competitive analyses, demand studies, and budgeting for new self-storage projects.
• Develop a deep understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to support better decision-making.
• Support asset management activities following close.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by the home office and various departments.
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate research, and improve the quality and speed of deliverables.

Skills

Excel

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions within our growing self-storage investment platform.

This role emphasizes analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting rather than front-facing deal sourcing. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions team, focusing on financial modeling, due diligence analytics, investment evaluation, transaction coordination, asset management, and precedent transaction