Analyst, Affordable Investment Sales

Description

• Monitor federal, state, and local housing developments and summarize potential impacts on transactions.
• Maintain and update internal databases tracking investment sales activity, construction pipelines, and key market metrics.
• Ensure accurate and organized file management to maintain compliance and support deal execution.
• Contribute to the writing and production of marketing materials, including OMs, BOVs, and other client deliverables.
• Support team efforts in creating “state of the market” reports and presentation materials for conferences and client meetings.
• Assist in transaction and due diligence coordination by tracking documentation, monitoring deadlines, and supporting closing processes.
• Assist in evaluating project financing structures, calculating Section 8 rents, and assessing LIHTC eligibility.
• Analyze affordable housing deals, including LIHTC, Section 8, USDA RD 515 and similar opportunities, including existing, value-add, and resyndication developments, using proprietary underwriting models.
• Conduct market research and prepare comparable analyses, Broker Opinions of Value (BOVs), Offering Memorandums (OMs), and client presentations.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial analysis and real estate fundamentals; familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs preferred.
• Team-oriented mindset, with professionalism and courtesy when collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders,
• 1+ years of experience in real estate finance, affordable housing, investments, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and eagerness to learn.
• High proficiency in Excel for financial modeling; experience with Argus, CoStar, or similar platforms a plus.
• Internship or academic experience in real estate financial analysis is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field).
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance