Director, Operations Analytics

Essex Property Trust • Irvine, CA

1d • $157,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Director, Operations Analytics will lead a focused, high-performing team responsible for evaluating and enhancing the financial and operational performance of the company’s multifamily portfolio. This role bridges the analytical, operational, and strategic functions of the business, translating data into actionable insights that shape reinvestment priorities, redevelopment initiatives and broader business strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong financial, analytical and multifamily acumen with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly and credibly to executive leadership. They will be skilled at providing sensitive, well-founded recommendations to stakeholders across Operations, Redevelopment, and Finance ensuring that strategic initiatives are both data-driven and effectively implemented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics or related field required; Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in business analytics, asset management, business intelligence or similar roles within multifamily industry; minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing small analytical or strategy teams.
• Demonstrated success translating analytical findings into actionable business strategies.
• Advanced Power BI experience, including dashboard creation and data visualization.
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager or similar property management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of multifamily operations, property-level financials, and capital planning.
• Analytical but practical; knows which questions matter most and when to dig deeper.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze P&L statements, identifying key drivers of performance and variance.
• Strong financial modeling and data visualization skills; ability to turn complex information into strategic insight.
• Clear, concise communicator with the confidence and poise to present to executive leadership.
• Collaborative and trusted advisor that knows how to influence cross-functional teams and deliver sensitive feedback constructively.
• Strategic, business-minded thinker who connects financial performance to operational and investment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team focused on evaluating and benchmarking operational and financial performance across the multifamily portfolio.
• Continuously refine the company’s analytical framework for assessing performance at the community, regional, and portfolio levels, with a focus on actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
• Synthesize gathered data into a clear, compelling story that informs business strategy, translating analytics into decisions around reinvestment, redevelopment, and long-term portfolio growth.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of property-level performance to identify trends, operating inefficiencies, and value-add opportunities.
• Assess the financial impact of capital programs, operational initiatives, and redevelopment projects to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Build and maintain performance dashboards and financial models that integrate operational, market, and financial data to support executive decision-making.
• Develop consistent performance metrics, KPIs, and analytical standards.
• Partner closely with leaders across Operations, Redevelopment, and Finance, to ensure alignment between analytical insights and business execution.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior executives in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
• Provide candid, data-driven feedback to key stakeholders, blending analytical insight with thoughtful communication, sound judgement and professionalism.
• Partner with the Technology group to enhance systems, tools, and data integration supporting operational analytics and reporting.

Benefits

• All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more.
• With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority!
• Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

What This Job Offers

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