Analyst, Investment

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 80,000 single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion.

We are a team of more than 1,400 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities "home," but our shared values bind us together.

Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives.

The Investments Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to the Investments leadership team. The Analyst will be providing research, analysis, underwriting to support acquisitions and dispositions.

What You'll Do

• Underwrite investment properties, establishing monthly rental rate, property value and required capital investment
• Verify, change or create underwriting assumptions on potential real estate investments
• Excellent Excel skills and an in depth understanding of financial modeling related to underwriting deals will be necessary including the implementation of DCF, IRR, Cap Rates, NPV, YoC etc.
• Be able to implement and interpret a real estate market analysis
• Track economic and performance indicators for new acquisitions.
• Completion of market surveys and other market analysis.
• Timely interpretation of data for recommendations
• Analyze existing investments and provide reporting on investment activity
• Assisting with due Diligence of investments
• Analyze and prepare recommendations for improving investment and management process
• Monitor and evaluate financial and operating results daily
• Regular, informed maintenance of listing rents based on internal and external market conditions
• Monitor progress of all acquisition channels
• Participate as needed on Regional Investment and Operations calls
• Complete projects assigned by SVP of Investments and other duties as assigned

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• Quantitative degree or supportive coursework preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years of financial modeling experience, with real estate focus preferable but not required
• MBA preferred but not required
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance
• Comprehension of federal fair housing laws and any applicable local housing provisions
• Expert knowledge of MS office, especially MS Excel
• Possess superior analytical abilities
• High degree of intellectual curiosity
• Excellent organizational skill
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills : ability to relate to and get along with others.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to use a personal computer and working knowledge of accounting software system
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and accounting function
• Ability to perform cash forecasting, planning and management.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statement
• Strong team-based orientation.
• Ability to facilitate presentations or speak in public to large groups of people.
• Strong organizational and time-management skill
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to set and meet goal
• Ability to consistently meet deadline
• Demonstrated geographic knowledge of the local market

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It's as true for our associates as it is for our residents.

Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates' careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive.

Invitation Homes isn't just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate :

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Team events and gatherings
• Employee resource groups : Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!