Job Description
RETS Associates has been retained by well-known private developer to recruit for a Financial Analyst based in Irvine, CA. The Analyst will support management in the evaluation and execution of ground-up development and investment opportunities while assisting with ongoing regional operations and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze markets and identify development and acquisition opportunities
- Build and evaluate financial models (cash flow, IRR, waterfalls, exit scenarios)
- Support due diligence efforts and assist with PSA and legal document review
- Prepare investment committee materials, business plans, and presentations
- Assist with lease structuring, construction financing, joint ventures, and capital raises
- Track budgets, proformas, and development costs; analyze forecast vs. actual results
- Participate in entitlement processes and construction coordination
- Maintain regional market data and provide insights on market conditions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, construction, accounting, legal, and finance teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred
- 2–3 years of experience in real estate development, finance, capital markets, or brokerage
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; basic ARGUS knowledge
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to travel up to 25%
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