Senior Analyst, Investments & Acquisitions

AIR Communities • Atlanta, GA

4d • $110,000 - $120,000 • 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 work on complex real estate transactions within an active investment platform.

The Senior Analyst performs detailed financial modeling, valuation, sensitivity analysis, and investment returns analysis; evaluates asset performance, capital needs, rent growth, market fundamentals, and risks; and supports transactions from screening through closing. The role also prepares executive-ready Investment Committee materials and recommendations, conducts market research, and partners with investment professionals and AIR teams across transaction management, operations, asset management, capital, and market leadership. The position reports to a Market Leader on the Investments Team.

This is an in-office position in AIR’s Atlanta office, five days per week. Some travel may be required depending on team needs.

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.
• Ability to evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and value drivers, and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and ownership; ability to produce polished, executive-ready work under tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the 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 detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, valuation work, and investment returns analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, value-add, yield-oriented, and opportunistic strategies.
• Evaluate potential transactions by analyzing asset-level 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 technical rigor.
• 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 in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
• Prepare Investment Committee materials, transaction summaries, executive presentations, and supporting analyses for senior AIR and Blackstone stakeholders.
• Translate financial analysis into clear recommendations that 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 and annual bonus opportunities.
• 25% rent discount at any AIR community, subject to application requirements and exclusions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• HSA/FSA plans.
• Short- and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 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.
• Professional development, leadership training, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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