Job Details

Century | Urban is a leading Bay Area real estate investment and advisory firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a commitment to excellence, integrity and attention to detail in every aspect of its work. Only individuals who live in California will be considered for this position.

Century | Urban is a vertically integrated real estate advisory, investment and asset management firm. Known for our solutions-based approach to complex real estate matters, we seamlessly operate as a trusted advisor and investment manager to private landowners, private developers, non-profits and public agencies. Clients rely upon the firm as an indispensable partner in their real estate ventures.

The firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to play an integral role as a member of our team with responsibility for financial analytics including pro-forma modeling, economic analysis, market research and asset and project management support. This position will require a “utility player” who thrives on high profile real estate advisory engagements for some of the most impactful development projects in California. Please visit our website at www.centuryurban.com to learn more about the firm and its projects.

The Financial Analyst role represents an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team and advance one's real estate skills by working on some of the largest and most notable transactions in the Bay Area, in addition to contributing to a successful boutique real estate advisory firm. The firm prides itself on a collaborative and collegial working environment. The Financial Analyst position will require being onsite a minimum of four days per week. This is a full-time position reporting to the Managing Principals of the firm with potential to grow into an Associate Vice President role.

Advisory Position Responsibilities:

• Perform economic feasibility and underwriting analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel to evaluate proposed development projects, operating assets and portfolio level valuation across all product types including affordable housing.
• Evaluate underutilized assets and real estate portfolios to identify their highest and best use, perform corresponding economic analyses, and identify potential funding sources.
• Prepare presentations and memorandums highlighting economic analysis results, market research, proposed transaction structures, and case studies.
• Perform market research including rental comparables, sales comps, economic and demographic trends, and asset specific due diligence with written summaries.
• Interact with client executives and work directly with the Managing Principals to execute advisory assignments.
• Assist in underwriting and performing due diligence on multifamily apartments, office, industrial and hotel projects in California.
• Attend client meetings, prepare client materials and present findings to clients.
• Support management responsibilities on an institutional quality commercial portfolio including 450 Sansome in San Francisco and 160 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose.
• Work with third-party property managers to implement acquisition business plans and asset strategies.
• Analyze and monitor renovation programs and coordinate with lenders and capital partners on progress reporting.
• In conjunction with annual budgeting process, update cash flow models to reflect leasing and operating activities.

Position Requirements:

• 3-5 years of related work experience in financial analysis, asset management, consulting, brokerage, appraisal or accounting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and well-structured reports.
• Self-starter willing to challenge themselves in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States with a Bachelor's degree required with business, real estate or finance concentration.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook with a strong ability to learn new software quickly.