Analyst - Corporate Development

Berkadia

The Role

Overview

Analyze CRE, fintech/proptech trends & provide insights to guide corporate development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • market research
  • stakeholder discovery
  • due diligence
  • competitive benchmarking
  • insight presentation
  • technology sourcing

Tasks

-Conduct independent and proactive market research to identify trends, emerging technologies, and relevant startups in the FinTech and PropTech space. -Lead discovery conversations with stakeholders to explore workflows, pain points, and interest in emerging technology. -Participate in due diligence of potentially attractive market spaces and startups -Synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback across teams to produce clear narratives around organizational needs and opportunities. -Support investment diligence workflows by creating company profiles, technology summaries, and competitive benchmarking. -Prepare and present insights and trend updates to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. -Support internal processes, collaborating with legal, procurement, risk, and security groups by facilitating the sourcing / vetting of new technologies. -Schedule and coordinate discovery calls, founder meetings, and internal insight-gathering interviews.

Requirements

  • 3+ years
  • bachelor's
  • excel
  • powerpoint
  • analytical
  • communication

What You Bring

-3+ years of experience in a similar position. -Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and startup founders. -Clear and persuasive communicator (written and verbal), able to synthesize complexity. -Familiarity with commercial real estate and emerging technology sectors. -Ability to independently manage multiple ongoing research initiatives. -Bachelor's degree or equivalent. -Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint. -Analytical and research-oriented mindset.

Benefits

-Fertility and family planning services -Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us -Pet insurance discounts -Mental health care, including free counseling sessions: -Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities -We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement -Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave

The Company

About Berkadia

-Specializing in real estate investment sales, mortgage banking, and advisory services, they have established a strong presence across the U.S. -Berkadia's integrated platform brings together experts in finance, operations, and real estate management to deliver results for clients. -Notable for their work in multifamily and commercial properties, Berkadia is known for its strategic insights and deep market knowledge. -The company has worked on some of the largest real estate transactions and property portfolios in the country. -Berkadia's global reach is reflected in their ability to cater to both national and international clients with complex real estate needs. -A hallmark of their success is their innovative approach to real estate finance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and data analytics. -From major urban developments to specialized commercial projects, Berkadia's work spans across a diverse range of sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Affordable Housing

Hotels & Hospitality

Manufactured Housing

Medical & Life Sciences

Multifamily Housing

Seniors Housing & Healthcare

Single-Family Rental & Build-to-Rent

Student Housing