Analyst / Associate, Asset Management

Base Annual Compensation; $85k-$100k (Analyst) / $110k-$135k (Associate) (depending on experience)Title: Analyst OR Associate, Asset ManagementReports to: Director, Asset ManagementPrimary Function: Financial Analysis, Asset ManagementStatus: Full-time, ExemptLocation: San Francisco, CASummaryBallast ("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 ResponsibilitiesPerform return on investment (ROI) analyses to assess the viability of potential projectsPrepare comprehensive ad-hoc analyses, supporting informed decision-making around operational expense reduction projectsAnalyze feasibility of strategic business ventures and growth opportunitiesWork with departments on ad-hoc projects to reduce operating expenses for our MF buildingsAssist integrated departments to achieve profitability goalsConduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of various scenarios on investment returns, providing clear and concise summaries for senior managementMonitor key operating metrics, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to enhance operational efficiencyCollaborate across multiple departments (including Accounting, Operations, Construction Management, and Leasing) to ensure accurate and aligned objectivesInvestor Relations & CommunicationSupport participation in external calls with key investors and stakeholders, contributing to effective communication and relationship managementManage and update several asset management web-based dashboards for dissemination internally and externallyAssist in the preparation of materials for investor meetingsMinimum Requirements and QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, or related field1-5 years of real estate private equity, real estate development, real estate brokerage, or investment bankingStrong in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; working knowledge of Yardi is a plusKey Skills and CompetenciesClear, articulate communicator, able to maintain effective documentationStrong analytical and qualitative skillsAble to prioritize, organize, and meet all deadlinesCommitted to high standards of excellence and ethicsEffectively identify issues and formulate solutionsCapability to think critically, solve problems logically, and make well-reasoned decisionsAbility to probe, ask the right questions, and dig beneath the surface to test the validity of informationGoal-oriented and diligent