Job Summary:

Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments (RJAHI) is a leading provider of high-quality affordable housing developments throughout the nation. The Acquisitions Analyst will underwrite and structure equity investments in affordable multi-family communities being developed or preserved across the country through use of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. The analyst will perform various tasks analyzing the underlying real estate and will prepare investment recommendations to RJAHI’s investment committee. RJAHI provides a robust training platform focused on real estate analysis and this position will provide opportunities for a variety of real estate careers. Join RJAHI in our mission to provide impactful investments and improve communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial feasibility analysis of prospective investment opportunities.
• Analyze third-party market studies and other data for prospective markets.
• Analyze proposed pro forma rents and operating budgets.
• Maintain financial models projecting the operating performance and tax benefits of multi-family real estate investments.
• Prepare investment analysis packages.
• Present proposed investments to Investment Committee.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• Fundamental concepts, principles and practices of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
• Fundamental concepts, principles and practices of the real estate industry.
• Principles of banking and finance industry operations.

Skill in:

• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Detail-orientation and accuracy.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and established databases.

Ability to:

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Analyze data, identify issues, draw logical conclusions and interpret results for use in decision making.
• Provide accurate and high quality work product in a timely manner.
• Convey information clearly and effectively.
• Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.
• Assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous real estate industry experience or exposure.
• Experience through internships or projects with investment research, investment management or other finance industry roles.  
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, independent learning and ability to apply insights and research.
• Motivated, driven and career focused
• Proven success in building positive relationships across all levels with internal teams and customers.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) certification is encouraged.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD).

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.  We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the firm now has locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF