Analyst - Development & Investment

About the Role

Macdonald & Company is exclusively engaged by an entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm based in Austin, Texas, with a notable history of acquiring, developing, and managing diverse real estate assets. This role serves as an exceptional chance for an ambitious Analyst to rapidly advance their career within a nimble and entrepreneurial environment, working directly alongside the firm's Managing Principal and gaining comprehensive exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition and development opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and supporting documentation for capital partners.
• Manage and execute due diligence processes related to acquisitions and development projects.
• Conduct market research, demographic studies, and competitive analyses to inform investment decisions.
• Contribute to pre-development feasibility studies, budgeting, and project underwriting efforts.
• Support asset management activities including monitoring operational metrics, leasing status, capital improvement projects, and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives across investment, development, and portfolio management disciplines.
• Identify improvements for workflows utilizing technology and AI-based solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field.
• Between 1 to 3 years of professional experience in real estate investment, development, banking, lending, private equity, consulting, or related analytical roles.
• Proficient in financial modeling with advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking complemented by effective communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• A curious, self-motivated learner who is eager to absorb knowledge from experienced real estate professionals.

Why Join?

• Opportunity for direct mentoring from the firm's Managing Principal.
• Wide-ranging exposure across acquisitions, development, and asset management, avoiding siloed roles.
• Work in an entrepreneurial setting where your contributions have immediate and visible impact.
• Gain hands-on learning in all phases of the investment process through live transaction engagement.
• Strong potential for career growth within an expanding real estate firm.
• Competitive salary complemented by performance-related bonuses.