HR&A Advisors · 8 hours ago
Analyst, Real Estate Housing Finance Transactions
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expHR&A Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that advises various clients on enhancing opportunities and quality of life in cities. They are seeking a full-time Analyst to assist with structuring, underwriting, and closing loans and investments in mixed-income and affordable housing developments, contributing to the growth of their housing practice.
ConsultingEnergyReal EstateRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist Project Managers with the screening, underwriting, and closing of loans, grants, and investments in mixed-income and affordable housing developments
Evaluate requests for funding according to funders’ public policy, social impact, and financial feasibility guidelines. Make recommendations to Project Managers on decision to advance, decline, or negotiate with applicants
Draft screening memos, underwriting memos, and financial models for Project Manager and client review. Conduct market research to evaluate the feasibility of proposed rents and the difference between prevailing market rents and proposed affordable rents
Work with Project Managers, clients, and development teams to optimally structure affordable housing transactions
Conduct initial due diligence, review third-party reports, and analyze business terms in legal documents for review by Project Managers
Assist in the closing process by working with project sponsors, lenders, and other stakeholders such as public agencies and subsidy providers
Conduct market research to identify and size gaps in the existing affordable housing finance ecosystem in specific markets
Research innovative housing investment vehicles that enable solutions identified in policy and planning processes
Analyze investment terms that balance clients’ financial return thresholds, risk tolerance, and mission investing objectives
Support the negotiation of partnerships with other investors and public sector partners
Evaluate the feasibility of implementing and monitoring new investment vehicles
Organize workshops and outreach events with community, public sector, nonprofit and for-profit investors
Assist with request for proposal processes to select development partners
Support new business development opportunities through writing proposals and outreach to potential clients
Qualification
Required
2+ years of fulltime experience in Real Estate Development or Finance, preferably with multifamily underwriting experience
Knowledge of common underwriting practices and procedures
Knowledge of housing and affordable housing related market forces including general real estate principles, supply and demand economics, and other multifamily demand drivers
Proficiency in real estate financial modeling. Experience with affordable housing finance is a plus
Experience synthesizing data and crafting a compelling narrative
Experience presenting to internal senior leadership and external clients
Proficiency in common AI tools (i.e., LLMs like ChatGPT) and understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation into research and other tasks
Understanding of limitations of AI tools and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs
Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production and other specialized methodologies
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, or Public Policy
Preferred
Master's degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account
May make contributions to other retirement accounts
Comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums
Dental and vision coverage
Company
HR&A Advisors
HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. They have
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Rothman
Founding Partner & Executive Advisor
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2025-08-13
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