Senior Analyst, Investments & Acquisitions

AIR Communities • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Investments Team in Atlanta. The role supports AIR Communities and Blackstone deal teams in underwriting, evaluating, acquiring, and disposing of multifamily assets across Blackstone investment vehicles. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including Blackstone executives, and involvement in complex real estate transactions on a platform that has transacted more than $21 billion in multifamily assets since 2018. The analyst reports to a Market Leader on the Investments Team.

The role leads and supports investment underwriting and financial analysis, transaction execution, preparation of executive-level materials, market research, and cross-functional partnership. The analyst evaluates investment opportunities and risks, builds and audits detailed financial models, supports deals from initial screening through closing, and presents clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. The role also contributes to investment strategy, portfolio growth, process improvement, business intelligence, and team infrastructure projects.

This is an in-office, on-site position five days per week in AIR's Atlanta office. Some travel may be required depending on team needs. AIR describes its environment as fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on investment rigor, accountability, and high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, business, or a related analytical field.
• 2–4+ years of relevant experience in real estate investments, acquisitions, asset management, investment banking, deal advisory, transaction services, valuation, private equity, or a comparable analytical finance role.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including discounted cash flow analysis, return metrics, debt and equity structures, scenario analysis, and transaction-level underwriting.
• Strong technical foundation to evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and value drivers, and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and ownership, including the ability to produce polished, executive-ready work under tight timelines.
• Professional presence and strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence and maturity to interact with senior leaders, investment partners, and external counterparties.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Direct multifamily, residential, or broader commercial real estate transaction experience.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, Investment Committee materials, valuation analysis, diligence, or transaction execution.
• Experience with real estate data platforms, business intelligence tools, or investment management systems.
• Interest and ability to grow within the Investments Team and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support real estate investment underwriting, including financial models, sensitivity analyses, valuation work, and investment returns analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, value-add, yield-oriented, and opportunistic strategies.
• Evaluate transactions using asset performance, historical operating results, capital needs, rent growth assumptions, market fundamentals, and investment risk factors.
• Build, audit, and refine complex Excel-based models with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support acquisition and disposition processes from initial screening through closing, including diligence, pricing analysis, buyer feedback tracking, valuation support, and recommendation materials.
• Review offering materials, broker packages, diligence information, third-party reports, market data, and internal operating assumptions.
• Manage multiple live deal workstreams with urgency, precision, and ownership.
• Prepare Investment Committee materials, transaction summaries, executive presentations, and supporting analyses for senior AIR and Blackstone stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Communicate with internal leaders and external parties, including brokers, operators, appraisers, consultants, lenders, and third-party vendors.
• Analyze market fundamentals, capital markets trends, demographic data, competitive positioning, and submarket or micro-location dynamics.
• Partner with Blackstone investment professionals and AIR's Transaction Management, Operations, Asset Management, Capital, and market leadership teams.
• Contribute to special projects related to investment strategy, portfolio growth, process improvement, business intelligence, and team infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $110,000–$120,000, with pay aligned to skills and experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 25% rent discount at any AIR community, subject to rental application and certain exclusions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• HSA/FSA plans.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer matching contribution.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid community service time annually.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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