Associate -Corporate Strategy

Howard Hughes•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy team sits at the center of the Company’s most consequential decisions, working directly with senior leadership on strategic priorities, capital allocation, investor positioning, and long-term business transformation. We are looking for an exceptional Associate to join the Corporate Strategy team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks rigorously, and communicates with precision. You will work directly alongside senior leadership on some of the Company’s most complex and consequential strategic initiatives ranging from business model transformation and portfolio analysis to investor presentations and special projects. The ideal candidate has been tested in a demanding environment, built skills worth deploying at scale, and is ready to bring that edge to a team where the stakes are real and the work is anything but routine.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record required
2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a comparable analytical discipline
Exceptional financial modeling skills that are fast, accurate, and build models that tell a story
Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g., AI) to drive innovation and continuous learning.
Strong written and verbal communication — you can distill complexity into a compelling narrative for a senior audience
Outstanding presentation skills — you know how to make a slide deck work, not just look good
Relentless work ethic — you understand what it means to stay until the job is done right
High attention to detail — you catch things others miss and hold yourself to an uncompromising standard
Intellectual curiosity — you push past the surface and ask the harder questions
Self-starter mentality — you move fast, take initiative, and do not wait to be told what to do next

Nice To Haves

Completion of a structured two-year analyst program strongly preferred
Real estate or real estate-adjacent experience is a meaningful plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end financial modeling and quantitative analysis supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions
Build and refine executive-level presentations with board-quality clarity and rigor
Conduct deep-dive research on market trends, competitive dynamics, and comparable company analysis
Synthesize complex information quickly and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations
Support senior leadership in preparing for investor meetings, board sessions, and external engagements
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
Serve as a reliable thought partner on high-priority projects from initial framing through final delivery