Sr. Development Analyst – Terrace Group

CIM Group, LP • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Terrace Group Holdings is seeking a Development Analyst to join its team at the earliest stage of the firm’s growth. This is a foundational hire, an opportunity to help build a company’s systems, and deal pipeline from the ground up alongside the founding team. The Development Analyst will play a central role in the firm’s growth; sourcing and underwriting new opportunities, conducting zoning and market analysis, managing broker relationships, and producing the investment-quality deliverables required to advance deals from identification through investment committee approval.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in real estate development, investment analysis, land use planning, or commercial brokerage
• Demonstrated financial modeling and underwriting experience, including proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with zoning codes, land use regulations, and municipal planning and entitlement processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with brokers, city officials, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a lean, high-growth environment
• Proficiency in Airtable, Microsoft Office, and general comfort with technology platforms
• Must be fluent in using AI tools and large language models (LLMs), with the ability to proactively apply them to research, analysis, drafting, and workflow efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in self-storage or industrial development
• Existing broker relationships and demonstrated ability to generate deal flow through outreach
• Familiarity with CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, or similar deal sourcing and market research platforms
• Experience with municipal GIS systems and zoning research tools

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and underwriting new opportunities
• Conducting zoning and market analysis
• Managing broker relationships
• Producing investment-quality deliverables required to advance deals from identification through investment committee approval

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and benefits commensurate with experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level