Capital Markets Analyst (Real Estate)

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated real estate Financial Analyst to join our team and report to HHH’s Director of Finance at our corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, TX supporting projects across the HHH portfolio. The Financial Analyst will serve as a key resource supporting various Capital Markets transactions. The role will focus primarily on transaction diligence and negotiations across various transaction types including financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, as well as financial modeling and underwriting across diverse project types, including multifamily, office, retail, and condominiums. In addition to transaction-level analysis, the position may also contribute to high-level strategic analysis across multiple regions. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and collaboration across the entire portfolio as well as externally with brokers, lenders, and various partners.

What You Will Do

• Complete transaction diligence and support negotiations with brokers, lenders, and various partners.
• Create and manage dynamic pro forma models for various projects including acquisitions, divestitures, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on financings and development projects and provide analytical support.
• Analyze the financial performance and value of potential acquisitions, developments, dispositions, and current properties and assist with investment and strategic planning recommendations.
• Prepare investment-grade analysis and presentations for review by board and capital committee that clearly and concisely illustrate financial underwriting, market data, and strategic business plans.
• Analyze potential deals with a focus on net present value analysis and internal rate of return, review and comment on income statements and balance sheets, as well as lease terms and conditions.
• Other responsibilities, ad-hoc projects, and interdisciplinary assignments as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience as a financial analyst required in commercial real estate capital markets, development, investments, or asset management.
• Proven experience completing transaction diligence from inception to execution.
• Proven experience underwriting multiple property types.
• Expert-level Excel modeling skills, including creation and ongoing management of dynamic development pro formas, scenario analysis, and concise data visualization.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate investment metrics, partnership structures, development budgets, and financing process.
• Investment grade written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing board and committee-level PowerPoint decks and memorandums.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional organizational skills and a strong proficiency with managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
• Inquisitive and intellectually curious with the ability to exercise sound judgement when making decisions.
• Good problem solving/creative thinking skills, pro-active, and resourceful with a “can-do” attitude.
• Must have expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Argus.
• Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a strong desire to continuously learn and apply new tools to work more efficiently.
• This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

Benefits Built For You

At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.

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

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands, Bridgeland, and The Woodlands Hills in Greater Houston; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village in Honolulu; and Merriweather District in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.