Analyst, Asset Management

Lincoln Avenue Communities•Santa Monica, CA

13d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is seeking an Asset Management Analyst to join our experienced team of real estate professionals overseeing a diverse national portfolio of affordable multifamily housing properties. With a strong pipeline of acquisitions and an ambitious growth strategy, LAC offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and expanding organization. The Asset Management Analyst will apply strong analytical skills to support routine asset management activities, perform portfolio analysis, and help ensure the long-term performance and health of LAC’s growing portfolio. This role provides critical operational support to regional asset management teams, as well as to Finance and Development, and offers broad exposure across the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for an junior professional in commercial real estate, finance, or accounting who is eager to build expertise in the affordable housing and multifamily industry while gaining exposure to an experienced leadership team. This is a hybrid role based in Santa Monica, with an in-office schedule of three days per week, and it reports to a Director. Please note that we require candidates to have at least 1–2 years of post-graduate experience; therefore, we are unable to consider recent winter graduates or students graduating this spring.

Requirements

Strong analytical curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
Effective communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
Eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, urban planning, real estate development, or related field.
1-2 years of experience in commercial real estate (CRE), affordable housing, asset management, financial analysis, or a related field preferred.
Adaptability and eagerness to learn, especially in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, data collection, and reporting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Highly organized with attention to detail and experience managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Team-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments, including finance, construction, and development teams.
Ability to travel (less than 10% of time).

Responsibilities

Support the Asset Management team to execute community-level investment plans and maximize investment returns.
Review and analyze property performance to identify variances and value-add opportunities through revenue enhancement and expense saving initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and report data in a concise manner outlining key takeaways and trends.
Conduct financial analysis and support due diligence for key capital events, including but not limited to financing, acquisitions, transitions, and rehab investments.
Conduct monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, consistent, and complete deliverables.
Evaluate and help enhance current reporting tools and process and procedures as directed.
Maintain organized filing systems and databases to ensure integrity of data and documentation.
Assists with ad-hoc/special projects and tasks as needed.