Sr. Development Analyst - Terrace Group
CIM Group•Los Angeles, CA
•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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
