Senior Real Estate Analyst

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Real Estate Analyst will play a crucial role in shaping our investment strategy and driving the financial success of our affordable housing projects. This role requires a highly analytical and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of real estate investment, construction, and affordable housing development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis, investment management, and a passion for contributing to affordable housing solutions. This is an opportunity to influence key investment decisions and make a significant impact on our mission to provide affordable housing.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

SoLa Impact is an award-winning real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and creating high-quality affordable housing in low-income, Black and brown communities. Only five years after starting its first ground-up project, SoLa Impact was recognized as the 16th largest developer in the nation, and the largest developer based in California by the National Multifamily Housing Council.

SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities. SoLa is currently leveraging private capital to develop 3,000+ affordable and workforce housing units in California.

We are looking to not only help alleviate but to obliterate the obstacle of housing costs in our most marginalized communities. Having successfully raised and fully deployed its fourth fund ($300 million of equity), SoLa Impact expects to raise over $1.5B through a series of funds over the next 3-5 years from a combination of institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth investors. SoLa Impact’s work and strategy have also been the subject of business school case studies at both USC’s Marshall School and Columbia Business School’s Masters of Real Estate program.

As part of SoLa Impact's broader mission to create social and economic opportunities, our innovative co-working and entrepreneurship hub The Beehive serves as a catalyst for change, empowering local entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and contribute to the revitalization of their neighborhoods. At SoLa Impact, we believe that socioeconomic advancement is a right, not a privilege, and we are committed to making this vision a reality. Join us and be part of a high-achieving team that not only focuses on building affordable housing, but creating opportunities and hope for a better future.

Requirements

• Develop and implement investment strategies that align with the company’s goals for affordable housing development and financial growth.

• Lead the analysis and evaluation of potential investment opportunities, including market research, financial modeling, and risk assessment.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic investment decisions and long-term planning.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including pro forma modeling, feasibility studies, and return on investment (ROI) assessments for prospective projects

• Evaluate the financial performance of existing investments, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement

• Prepare detailed investment reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in the affordable housing and construction sectors

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on market data and competitive analysis

• Stay updated on industry regulations, policies, and best practices affecting affordable housing investments

• Lead the due diligence process for potential investments, including site visits, financial reviews, and coordination with external advisors

• Monitor and manage the performance of investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets

• Develop and maintain financial models to support project financing and investment decision-making

• Work closely with internal teams, including development, construction, and finance, to ensure cohesive and strategic investment planning

• Foster relationships with external stakeho