Development Associate- Ward Village

Overview

Financial analysis and modeling for real estate development at Ward Village

Key Responsibilities

• underwriting models
• financial modeling
• project scheduling
• budget management
• stakeholder management
• process improvement

Tasks

-Contribute to the preparation of investment memorandums and presentations -Provide project management support throughout the development process of design, entitlement, sales, construction, financing and closing phases -Play a key role in the financial analysis of existing and future development opportunities -Establish and maintain relationships with a broad base of key stakeholders and serve as a key point of contact for financial matters -Support the creation of lender offering memorandums, reporting requirements and due diligence -Proactively identify and lead opportunities for process improvements and simplification -Create and manage project schedules, budgets, cost exposures, and revenue forecasts -Lead the coordination, organization, and execution of monthly budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and financial business case development -Create and update underwriting models in excel for retail, residential, and mixed-use projects -Perform ad-hoc financial modeling to analyze impact of various scenarios on project yields -Acquire and maintain an understanding of the strategies, priorities, and issues of the Development team

Requirements

• excel
• financial modeling
• gaap
• real estate
• 4+ years
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses -4 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics or related quantitative field -Demonstrable ability to generate positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization -Proven expertise in modeling techniques, managing large data sets, comparative analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ability to create and structure a financial model with evolving terms -Extremely high attention to detail and strong desire to grow and learn the business -Ability to apply relevant financial theory and analysis and develop financial models -Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word -Proactively communicate business implications observed from analyses, contribute ideas and solutions to business challenges / problems, and provide insight through analysis -Exceptional verbal and written communication skills -Professional presentation skills and public speaking capability -Fundamental understanding of structured finance, financial due diligence process, loan terms, and GAAP accounting -Proactive, resourceful, and creative in fully utilizing available resources and data to provide insightful analysis -Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills are required to succeed in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with significant responsibilities and competing priorities, often with minimal supervision -At least 2 years of relevant financial analysis work experience in real estate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate finance

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Benefits

-Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage -Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning -Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events -Competitive 401k plan -Generous PTO policy

About Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.

-Led today by David O’Reilly, it owns iconic master‑planned developments—from Columbia, Maryland and The Woodlands, Texas, to Summerlin, Nevada and Ward Village in Hawaiʻi. -Its asset base spans across three pillars: operating retail and office properties, land sales in master‑planned communities, and strategic condominium and commercial developments. -It recently transformed its South Street Seaport holdings into a standalone entity, spinning off Seaport Entertainment in 2024. -Despite its real estate roots, the company is expanding its playbook—eyeing insurance and other operating businesses under new leadership ambitions. -Unusually, it combines suburban development (like Bridgeland, Texas) with urban condominium towers (Ward Village), showcasing both breadth and adaptability.

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