Real Estate Analyst (Acquisitions)
About The Position
Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions, development, and asset management within our growing self-storage investment platform. This position is intentionally designed for individuals who are energized by analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwritingnot for candidates seeking a future transition into front-facing deal sourcing or business development roles. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions/development teams, with primary responsibilities centered on detailed financial modeling, due diligence analytics, and investment evaluation. This is a role for someone who enjoys spending the majority of their time in spreadsheets, research, and structured problem-solving. Who You Are Someone who prefers analytical craftsmanship over networking, sourcing, or negotiations. A detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys independent, focused work. Curious about real estate but not motivated by a shift into acquisitions or capital-raising roles. A collaborative teammate who thrives in an entrepreneurial, data-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in real estate underwriting, investment analysis, banking, private equity, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong foundation in cash flow analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.
- High proficiency in Excel and enthusiasm for leveraging artificial intelligence to improve workflows.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
- Comfortable working independently in flexible environments (office, home, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite new acquisition and development opportunities.
- Support due diligence processes through analysis, modeling, and organization of key materials.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda and analytical materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform market research, competitive analyses, demand studies, and budgeting for new self-storage projects.
- Interface with capital partners as needed regarding analytical inputs and reporting (nonclient-facing, limited travel).
- Contribute to investor reporting, buy/hold analyses, financing coordination, and overall project execution.
- Develop a deep understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to enhance decision-making quality.
- Coordinate with third party vendors on acquisition DD reports
- Ad hoc reports as needed from Home Office and various departments
- Maintain workflows such as post-closing checklists and underwriting checklists
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
