ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Development Analyst supports the execution of Greystar’s development platform by performing (financial) analysis of development opportunities, preparing appropriate information and documents to facilitate the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions, interfacing with (land) developers, brokers, equity partners, institutional clients, and Greystar’s leadership, and tracking and reporting on the status of multifamily (build-to-rent) and student (PBSA) transactions within the assigned geographic markets.JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role Responsibilities
- Conduct (financial) analysis of development opportunities, including the creation of detailed pro-forma and financial models. Gather, compile, investigate, and analyse market data to identify potential development opportunities, and prepare narrative development memoranda, detailed reports, and market summaries that provide insights on proposed acquisitions.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with local (land) developers, market brokers, institutional and equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders, and appropriately manage on-going communication related to proposed development transactions.
- Maintain ongoing communications within the development team, and other key business leaders affiliated with the project to provide periodic updates on the progress against schedule (programme) and budgets, resolve issues that may compromise the project delivery schedule or costs, and respond quickly and with urgency to questions, concerns, and requests for information.
- Identify, investigate, and refer potential acquisitions and other real estate transactions to appropriate Greystar leadership, and assists in preparing financial, market, and other documents required for new business pitches and RFPs.
- Organise, lead, and/or participate in the due diligence on properties under contract, and develop documentation and recommendations on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal.
- Monitor and report on the status and progress of proposed development transactions within the assigned geographic region, establish critical timelines and deadlines for tasks and activities related to the proposed transaction, and identify and effectively address issues or problems that could otherwise adversely affect closing.
- Complete various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
- Development Management support on:
- acquisition process with commercial and technical development knowledge
- design processes from initial design up until realisation
- collaborations with partners, suppliers and contractors
- project reporting related to progress, budget and timelines
- legal documentation and agreements with municipalities, advisors and contractors
- setting up initial development budgets
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related business or analytical subject; such as finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics or any STEM discipline.
- IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).
- General understanding and/or interest to learn about building regulations, technical building specifications, planning application processes and construction processes.
- Knowledge of multifamily (build to rent), student (PBSA) or related industry developments.
Experience & Skills
- Experience in an analytical role within the real estate sector (internships, previous/current development experience).
- Proven exposure in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis.
- Experience in research gathering, analysis, reporting and presentation of financial and business specific data.
- Highly numerate, with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively write and present reports and information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute to understanding and solving problems
- A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
- An ability to identify and appreciate the needs/strengths of others to help achieve business objectives optimally.
- An interest in Real Estate.
- Fluency in English (essential) and Dutch (preferred).
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Degree in finance, business, real estate, accounting, economics or STEM equivalent
- Experience in an analytical role within the real estate sector (internships or prior development experience)
- Proven exposure in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
- Experience in research gathering, analysis, reporting and presentation of financial/business data
- Highly numerate with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish/maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Good organisation skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
- General understanding or interest to learn building regulations, technical specs, planning and construction processes
- Knowledge of multifamily (build-to-rent) or student (PBSA) industry developments
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Dutch
Greystar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greystar and has not been reviewed or approved by Greystar.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is notably generous, starting around three weeks and expanding with tenure, alongside a six‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years. Holidays and personal time add further flexibility for balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is a standout, including options with company‑paid or free employee‑only premiums and 100% covered in‑network preventive care. Virtual care access and mental health support broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes an employer match described as higher than most in the industry. Retirement benefits are positioned as a core part of the total rewards package.
Greystar Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1993, Greystar provides world-class service in the residential rental housing industry. Our innovative vertically integrated business model integrates the management, development and investment disciplines of the rental housing industry on international, regional and local levels. This unique approach and our commitment to hiring the best professionals have resulted in record growth, making us one of the most respected and trusted global real estate companies. Because our vertically integrated business model includes both investment and service-oriented businesses, we’re able to maintain a constant presence in local markets and create value in all phases of the real estate cycle. Our international platform provides economies of scale, financial sophistication, institutional quality reporting and tremendous capital relationships, while our city offices provide local market expertise and execution. Supported by a global team of 28,000+ employees, Greystar’s experienced and cross-functional executive team boasts on average over 23 years of industry experience and provides a diverse perspective throughout the investment process. Over the years, Greystar has learned what’s important to people when it comes to a place to call home. That’s why we continually strive to provide beautiful living environments and innovative services that enhance the living experience. We take great pride in knowing that our homes are inviting places for residents to celebrate life’s important moments. Privacy Policy: https://www.greystar.com/privacy DMCA: https://www.greystar.com/terms-of-use#Copyright%20Infringement%20Policy
