Business Development & Acquisitions Analyst

The Business Development & Acquisitions Analyst (BD&A Analyst) is an integral member of the acquisitions and business development team, supporting the evaluation and execution of potential real estate acquisitions, analysis to support investment strategies, and maintain investment pipeline. This role focuses heavily on financial analysis, research, and cross-functional coordination.

The Analyst will work under the guidance of senior team members to develop foundational skills in financial modeling, market analysis, and due diligence. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and familiarity with financials are essential. Experience in real estate, investment banking, or private equity preferred.

*This role will ideally be based in our Dallas, Texas office but we are open to candidates in the New York market as well.

- Conduct initial market research to identify potential opportunities and industry trends.

- Assist in compiling data on potential targets, including company profiles, market positioning, and financial snapshots.

- Build and maintain financial models, including income projections, IRR calculations, sensitivity analyses, and valuation models.

- Prepare financial summaries and investment memorandums for review by senior team members and investment committee.

- Support analysis of capital expenditures, cash flow impacts, and return metrics under supervision.

- Help coordinate information gathering across internal teams (legal, finance, operations).

- Maintain organized data rooms and track outstanding requests during diligence.

- Assist in reviewing financial statements, operational metrics, and relevant documents.

- Support the acquisitions team and internal departments involved in diligence and integration.

- Help prepare presentation materials, internal memos, and summary reports for leadership.

- Track timelines, deliverables, and communication needs across stakeholders.

- Perform market, competitor, and industry research to inform strategic planning.

- Compile data and insights into usable formats for senior team members and leadership.

- Assist with internal analyses that support long-term planning and portfolio review.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.

- 2-4 years of experience in real estate, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or related areas.

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with basic financial modeling proficiency (Excel required).

- Ability to synthesize data clearly and accurately for internal consumption.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Proactive work ethic and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment.