Analyst / Associate, Asset Management

Base Annual Compensation; $85k-$100k (Analyst) / $110k-$135k (Associate) (depending on experience)

Title: Analyst OR Associate, Asset Management

Reports to: Director, Asset Management

Primary Function: Financial Analysis, Asset Management

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: San Francisco, CA

Summary

Ballast ("Ballast" or "The Company") is seeking an Analyst OR Associate to support our rapidly growing team. Under the general supervision of the Asset Management and Operations Team, the Analyst OR Associate will be responsible for activities relating to the financial analysis and operations of Ballast's investment portfolio. As the Analyst OR Associate gains experience and knowledge, the level of contribution from a financial analysis perspective is expected to increase.

The Company is a vertically-integrated owner-operator of multifamily, student housing, and single family rental assets in the greater Western United States. The Company has several strategic partnerships with global institutional capital providers and has experienced strong growth since its founding in 2014.


Ballast employs over 250+ real estate professionals whose mission is to create value by acquiring, developing, and managing our dwellings with exceptional care through an integrated approach. Our culture is founded on teamwork, authenticity, integrity and excellence. Through a shared purpose and common goal, the organization is built to serve its partners and communities within which it invests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform return on investment (ROI) analyses to assess the viability of potential projects
• Prepare comprehensive ad-hoc analyses, supporting informed decision-making around operational expense reduction projects
• Analyze feasibility of strategic business ventures and growth opportunities
• Work with departments on ad-hoc projects to reduce operating expenses for our MF buildings
• Assist integrated departments to achieve profitability goals
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of various scenarios on investment returns, providing clear and concise summaries for senior management
• Monitor key operating metrics, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate across multiple departments (including Accounting, Operations, Construction Management, and Leasing) to ensure accurate and aligned objectives

Investor Relations & Communication

• Support participation in external calls with key investors and stakeholders, contributing to effective communication and relationship management
• Manage and update several asset management web-based dashboards for dissemination internally and externally
• Assist in the preparation of materials for investor meetings

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
• 1-5 years of real estate private equity, real estate development, real estate brokerage, or investment banking
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; working knowledge of Yardi is a plus

Key Skills and Competencies

• Clear, articulate communicator, able to maintain effective documentation
• Strong analytical and qualitative skills
• Able to prioritize, organize, and meet all deadlines
• Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics
• Effectively identify issues and formulate solutions
• Capability to think critically, solve problems logically, and make well-reasoned decisions
• Ability to probe, ask the right questions, and dig beneath the surface to test the validity of information
• Goal-oriented and diligent

Ballast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Ballast is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.