Analyst - Investments

Bisnow • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our SelectLeaders client is adding an Analyst to support a growing development team. This role was created to build analytical and operational capacity as the firm scales its $1.5B+ industrial pipeline across Texas and Oklahoma. This is a foundational role for a motivated early-career professional who wants to learn real estate development from the ground up — working directly alongside principals and a Sr. Associate in a lean, coaching-oriented environment. They will invest in your development; you bring the work ethic, attention to detail, and financial foundation.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in real estate development, investment, private equity, brokerage, or a related discipline.
• Strong Excel skills — comfortable building and navigating financial models; pro forma experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of real estate investment fundamentals: returns, cash flows, and development economics.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a development, REIT, or private equity real estate platform — even in a junior support capacity.
• Familiarity with Texas real estate markets, particularly Houston MSA industrial or logistics product.
• Exposure to land acquisition, entitlement, or construction processes.
• Asset class flexibility — multifamily or mixed-use backgrounds are welcome; industrial experience is not required.
• Master's degree in Real Estate, MBA, or related advanced degree a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, pro formas, and cash flow projections for active development deals.
• Input actuals into cash flow models and assist with sensitivity analysis and return modeling under senior direction.
• Assist in coordinating due diligence for land acquisitions, construction loans, and asset dispositions.
• Compile and organize diligence materials, track open items, and support the preparation of financing packages for debt and equity partners.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities and trends, assess project feasibility, and maintain lease and sales comps databases across IDV's target Texas and Oklahoma markets.
• Assist in tracking project milestones across land acquisition, entitlement, permitting, and construction.
• Help manage timelines and flag outstanding items to the project team.
• Prepare regular project status summaries and updates for internal use.
• Draft and review project-related documentation and ensure materials are organized and current.
• Work closely with the Sr. Associate and principals across all active deals.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and proactively communicate progress, questions, and issues.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Minimum 15 days PTO plus professional development and conference allowance
• Direct exposure to development meetings and deal execution from day one — a genuine differentiator from institutional employers
• Mentorship from principals with decades of industrial development experience
• A transparent, coaching-oriented culture with a clear path to Associate and beyond as the platform grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees