Associate/Sr. Associate, Asset Management

April Housing

8d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At April Housing, we’re building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission. You’ll collaborate shoulder‑to‑shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from the day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast paced and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers. April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high‑quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high‑quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner. Backed by Blackstone Real Estate enabling us to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
At least 3-4 years of experience in real estate, property management, or asset management, preferably in affordable housing
Understanding of affordable housing regulations, HUD, LIHTC
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with a proactive, results-focused mindset
Communicates Effectively: Listens effectively and confirms understanding when needed. Cooperates effectively with teammates(intact team and cross functionally) and provides and takes feedback with ease
Drives Results: Works hard to ensure understanding of all critical performance targets. Lines up personal and team performance to deliver results. Accepts feedback and pivots activities and behaviors when needed to improve results
Plans and Aligns: Understands plans communicated and asks for clarity when needed. Provides input when plans require front line input. Makes an effort to ensure teammates are aligned on daily and weekly actions supporting the plan
Manages Ambiguity: Carefully listens to need for change or need to wait for instruction in times of change. Keeps moving daily and weekly tasks forward while waiting for any pivots to workstream
Develops Talent/Professional Development: Works with leadership to execute individual development plans for self and others. Makes time to become the best in their current role and to learn aspects of future potential roles
Resilient: Stays abreast of results individually and for the team and reacts with persistence especially when results are less than planned. Keeps a positive attitude and entertains and develops ideas to enhance results

Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring and analyzing property performance metrics such as occupancy rates, rent collections, operating expenses, and capital needs
Conduct property reviews and support regular evaluations to identify opportunities or risks
Support routine property inspections and ensure alignment with operational strategies
Assist in managing budgets, financial planning, and analyses to align with portfolio goals
Collaborate with team members to optimize Net Operating Income (NOI)
Provide assistance in preparing financial reports, audits, and compliance submissions
Help ensure properties comply with HUD, LIHTC, and other federal, state, and local requirements
Identify and assist in mitigating risks, including physical, financial, and regulatory challenges
Support corrective action plans to address compliance or performance issues
Partner with AVP and property managers to execute operational strategies
Assist Development and Acquisitions teams with seamless property onboarding