THE COMPANY
Standard Communities is a leading owner, investor, and developer of affordable and middle-income housing. As one of the largest owners of affordable housing in the U.S., we believe housing is a pathway to prosperity. We deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that foster community and offer our 75,000+ residents the opportunity to build brighter futures.
With over $6 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of nearly 30,000 units across 200 properties in 22 states + Washington, D.C., our team blends nationwide scale with local expertise. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, we value high performance, social responsibility, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with offices across the country, we’re driven by a shared mission: to transform housing, empower residents, and strengthen communities. We don’t just build housing—we build opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate, community impact, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
At Standard Communities, we value urgency in execution, precision in our work, and empathy in our interactions. These core principles guide us in how we build, collaborate, and grow together.
THE POSITION
The Analyst plays a critical role in supporting investment, development, redevelopment, and portfolio management initiatives across Standard Communities. This role provides analytical, financial, and execution support across the full lifecycle of real estate transactions—from initial underwriting and due diligence through closing, construction, stabilization, and ongoing asset oversight.
Depending on team placement (Essential Housing, Development, Redevelopment, Asset Management, or Acquisitions), the Analyst will contribute to financial modeling, market research, due diligence coordination, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. Our roles are all 100% in office to allow the best opportunity for connection and collaboration. With offices based in NY, LA, DC, and IL we offer a wide range of departments where you can add value and jump start your career in the affordable housing space. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure to senior leadership, external stakeholders, and a mission-driven real estate investment strategy.
What You Can Expect To Do
Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Build, update, and maintain detailed Excel financial models to evaluate acquisitions, development, redevelopment, and portfolio performance.
- Analyze historical financial statements, rent rolls, operating trends, and market data.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses and validate underwriting assumptions.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business plan updates.
Due Diligence & Transaction Execution
- Download, organize, and summarize offering memorandums and related deal materials.
- Coordinate third-party vendors and track due diligence deliverables.
- Assist with lender, investor, and agency submissions and closing processes.
- Evaluate third-party reports, market studies, and comparable data to inform underwriting.
- Maintain deal trackers and manage documentation across transactions.
Construction & Capital Oversight
- Track capital expenditures and support construction funding processes.
- Assist with reserve tracking, sources & uses reconciliations, and lender/investor reporting requirements.
- Support long-term capital planning and CapEx initiatives.
Asset & Portfolio Monitoring
- Review monthly and quarterly property performance and identify key variances.
- Coordinate with property management and internal teams to clarify operational issues and support performance improvements.
- Track compliance deadlines, reporting requirements, and key asset metrics.
- Prepare internal dashboards, investor reporting materials, and narrative summaries.
Market Research & Strategy
- Conduct market and submarket analysis, rent comparable research, and industry trend monitoring.
- Support LIHTC funding applications and affordable housing program analysis, where applicable.
- Assist in preparing investment committee memos and investor presentations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Development, Asset Management, Construction, Legal, Finance, and external stakeholders across active projects.
- Contribute to process improvements, templates, and workflow enhancements.
What You Should Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, acquisitions, development, asset management, investment banking, or commercial banking.
- Strong Excel modeling and quantitative skills; ability to build and audit financial models.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of multifamily real estate fundamentals; LIHTC or affordable housing exposure is a plus.
What You Should Be
- Curious and ambitious by nature; not afraid to ask questions.
- A proactive, detail-oriented self-starter with strong analytical instincts.
- Highly accountable—able to take ownership, meet deadlines, and follow through.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating in a small, high-performing team.
- Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Passionate about affordable housing and making a positive social impact.
At this time, Standard Communities is not able to sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
