Analyst, Asset Management

About The Employer April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company is a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. April Housing's mission is to preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high-quality homes to the communities it serves, as a fair, transparent, and responsible owner. Backed by Blackstone Real Estate's long-term capital, the company is committed to preserving affordable housing across the country, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services. Location: Los Angeles, CA Requisition ID: JR103073 Culture & Values April Housing is building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Team members work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps them grow their skills from day one in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. April Housing is looking for individuals who share its commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. Role Summary The Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial performance across the portfolio by combining data-driven analysis, project management discipline, AI-enabled analytics, and team coordination. This role sits within the Operations team, directly supporting the Asset Management team, and works with key stakeholders including April Housing departments, executive leadership, and Property Management Companies (PMCOs) to identify performance gaps, execute improvement initiatives, and track and report impact through scalable, repeatable reporting and automation. What You'll Do Analyze portfolio- and asset-level financial performance, including NOI drivers, revenue trends, expense behavior, and operational KPIs Support oversight of PMCOs and third-party vendors through data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking Standardize reporting and performance expectations across regions, PMCOs, and external vendors Develop and maintain recurring performance reports and dashboards to support Asset Management decision-making, including automation and AI-assisted workflows Assist with benchmarking vendor performance and identifying opportunities for improvement or cost savings Evaluate performance of communities compared to original underwriting and identify opportunities for improvement Use AI tools to accelerate variance explanations, recurring commentary, and initial analyses while validating outputs against source data Identify underperforming assets and key drivers (occupancy, collections, expenses, turnover, maintenance, utilities, insurance, taxes) and partner with Asset Managers on action plans Identify, track, and support initiatives to improve NOI across the portfolio, including ancillary income programs and utility reduction efforts Serve as a liaison for cross-functional initiatives involving Financial Planning and Analysis, Investments, Preservation, Compliance, PMCOs, and other partners Identify gaps in data quality, reporting processes, and workflows, and use tools such as Excel, Power BI, and AI to automate reporting Perform special ad hoc projects on a frequent basis Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Real Estate, or similar fields Minimum of 2-3 years of analytical experience in asset management, finance, or property data AI and data literacy: proficiency using AI tools to draft, summarize, and analyze information while verifying accuracy and protecting sensitive data Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of affordable housing regulations, particularly HUD and LIHTC, preferred Compensation $90K–$100K Benefits Health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This role is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis. Equal Opportunity Statement April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr