Analyst, Development (Affordable Housing/LIHTC)

Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through affordable housing development. The Analyst will support LAC's mission by contributing to the development lifecycle, from evaluating opportunities to assisting with financing and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and presentations for new development and acquisition opportunities using a range of capital structures and financing tools unique to affordable housing
• Partner with prospective lenders and investors to help negotiate and secure debt and equity financing
• Conduct market research to support new opportunities and active projects
• Support construction management and design processes with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
• Compile and review due diligence materials, including financial, market, demographic, site, and federal and state regulatory information
• Coordinate and prepare applications, financing packages, and documentation related to debt and equity financing, acquisitions and dispositions, and government subsidy programs
• Help manage acquisitions and support deal execution through closing
• Gather and organize information for state and federal tax credit applications, tax-exempt bond applications, and soft funding submissions
• Research and analyze materials such as general plans, ordinances, court decisions, legal documents, and industry publications to help evaluate the highest and best use of multifamily development opportunities

Skills

• A strong connection to LAC's double-bottom-line mission of delivering solid investment performance while creating stable, high-quality communities for residents
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate a wide range of issues and communicate clear recommendations to stakeholders
• A self-starter mindset, with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• A collaborative approach and a natural ability to build strong working relationships across the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, follow detailed processes, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of comfort working with numbers and complex data
• A solid foundation in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to think through investments and understand how decisions impact outcomes throughout the deal lifecycle
• Exposure to or knowledge of public and private affordable housing finance programs, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and the syndication process, with an ability to think creatively about how financing tools can be layered together
• A team-first attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, or a related field required, with a strong record of academic achievement and leadership
• 1–2 years of experience in development, real estate investment, finance, or a related field
• Basic understanding of affordable housing and low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and a strong interest in growing deeper expertise in the space

Benefits

• Semi-annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• 100% Covered: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including family/dependents)
• 401(k) plan With Company Matching & No Vesting Period
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Engaging Company Events & Team-Building Experiences
• Career-Building Learning Programs & Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Daily Lunch for On-site Employees
• On-site Gym Access for Santa Monica Employees

Company Overview