Lincoln Avenue Communities

Analyst, Development (Affordable Housing/LIHTC)

Santa Monica, California, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

Financial ModelingExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsConstruction Management

About the role

What sets LAC's Development team apart is the hands-on exposure Analysts receive from day one.
You will gain visibility across the full development lifecycle, from evaluating new opportunities and supporting due diligence to assisting with financing, closings, and execution.
This role is ideal for a driven, analytically minded professional who is eager to take on meaningful responsibility early in their career.

Conduct market research to support new opportunities and active projects.
Support construction management and design processes with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.
Help manage acquisitions and support deal execution through closing.
Research and analyze materials such as general plans, ordinances, court decisions, legal documents, and industry publications to help evaluate the highest and best use of multifamily development opportunities.
A collaborative approach and a natural ability to build strong working relationships across the organization.
Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, follow detailed processes, and meet deadlines.

Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate a wide range of issues and communicate clear recommendations to stakeholders.
A self-starter mindset, with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
A solid foundation in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to think through investments and understand how decisions impact outcomes throughout the deal lifecycle.
1-2 years of experience in development, real estate investment, finance, or a related field.
Basic understanding of affordable housing and low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and a strong interest in growing deeper expertise in the space.

Partner with prospective lenders and investors to help negotiate and secure debt and equity financing.
Coordinate and prepare applications, financing packages, and documentation related to debt and equity financing, acquisitions and dispositions, and government subsidy programs.

Our Development team is seeking an Analyst to support LAC's mission to expand access to high-quality affordable housing nationwide.
They will have the opportunity to build deep industry expertise while contributing to projects that create and preserve affordable housing communities nationwide.

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