Development Analyst at CenterCal Properties in Inglewood, California at Disabledperson, Inc

Development Analyst

Incredible opportunity to be part of an amazing portfolio and team! Based in El Segundo, CA, we are currently seeking a Development Analyst who embodies our values: kind, scrappy, uplift communities, creative persistence, curiously open minded, magical places, and build great teams. In addition to a competitive compensation package, CenterCal offers a comprehensive benefits package and company culture that is collaborative and focused on the health and well-being of its strongest asset - all employees!

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and a group term life benefit.

401k plan - Under the Company's current benefits package, eligible employees can begin participating after 90 days of employment.

Financial advisement services through the company's 401k advisor.

Unlimited PTO Plan

Company paid holidays

Two paid community service days - one individual volunteer day and one company-sponsored.

Flexible spending accounts and more!

General Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Associate, the Analyst will assist in all aspects of the development from deal sourcing and underwriting all the way through supporting financing, lease-up, vertical development, construction close-out and the stabilization of projects.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Preparing cash flow and pro forma financial models in Argus and Excel as part of underwriting process
• Performing market research including rent and sales comparables, competition assessments, market vacancy/saturation reports, zoning analysis, consumer behavior, etc. utilizing internal and external resources
• Working with the Development Team to conduct detailed feasibility analysis of potential new developments including:
• Evaluation and modification of financial models for retail, residential, and other products
• Analysis to support the negotiation of tenant leases
• Analysis of expected costs and comparison to similar projects
• Review of land use issues and design constraints
• Preparing investment memoranda and related reports for senior management and Investment Committee review
• Coordinating the due diligence and closing process with Sellers, Lenders, 3rd party consultants, and CenterCal team members
• Assisting in the coordination with architects and other consultants throughout the development process
• Supporting the entitlement and permitting process by interfacing with local governments and agencies with jurisdiction
• Working with the construction department to establish and maintain cost estimates to be used in pro forma models
• Managing monthly development reports, debt and equity draws, and pro-forma updates
• Interface with internal and external parties to generate and advance pipeline projects

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics or a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of full-time experience as a financial or real estate analyst
• Cash flow modeling experience in Excel and Argus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of financial underwriting techniques and investment return metrics
• Ability to travel to the job site as required to perform duties
• Prior financial modeling experience is required. Ability to create and update complex financial models including waterfall structures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display good judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain quantity without sacrificing quality
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skill
• Extremely strong work ethic and drive to succeed

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.