Acquisitions, Analyst

About TruAmerica

Founded in July 2013, TruAmerica Multifamily is a partnership between industry veteran Robert E. Hart and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The company is based on the premise that tremendous upside potential remains in mid-tier apartment communities that can be unlocked through tailored renovation, repositioning strategies, and focused management. TruAmerica Multifamily is a privately held, fully integrated, real estate investment firm that invests in apartment communities located in primary and secondary markets throughout the country. We continue to grow by selectively acquiring, redeveloping and effectively managing multifamily properties. TruAmerica has grown to become a Top 25 apartment owner in the United States, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and is the youngest manager in the NMHC Top 50.  Today TruAmerica has over 60,000 units in 25 high growth markets and approximately $16 billion of assets under management.

Objective

The position is a unique opportunity to join an active, entrepreneurial, and high-energy investment team. The ideal candidate will be an organized and motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. The position offers the opportunity to gain a wide breadth of experience in multifamily investments including all facets of deal acquisition from start to finish: underwriting, due diligence, market and competitive comp analysis, loan processing, investor relations, and closing. In addition, the Analyst will gain experience to all aspects of the business through involvement in asset management, dispositions, and corporate responsibilities for a large portfolio that includes over 60,000 units across the country.

Tasks and Responsibilities

With support and guidance from the entire TruAmerica Team, the Acquisitions Analyst will assist the Acquisitions team in the following ways:

• Underwrite potential multifamily acquisitions by analyzing historical financial statements and performing market research and analysis.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts with third parties and consultants. Review and analyze due diligence results and compare results to transaction underwriting.
• Create and prepare investment summaries and presentations.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly reports and participate in the research, design and creation of new reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a top university.
• The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience at a real estate investment firm, commercial mortgage banking firm, financial institution, or accounting firm. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other areas will also be considered.
• Superior Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint skills are a must, along with strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with financial models that include complex financial and waterfall analysis.
• Attention to detail and a desire to produce the highest quality work product.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex and diversified work-streams in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible team player who takes initiative and is dedicated, hard-working, resourceful, and has an ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely around the office for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel occasionally to properties when needed.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $89,000.00 with the opportunity for a discretionary bonus at or around 20% of the base salary.


Equal Opportunity Employer

• TruAmerica Multifamily is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. TruAmerica Multifamily makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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