Position: Multifamily Underwriting & Research Analyst

Location: Fully Remote

Working Hours: Mon-Fri PST

Compensation: $1300 - $2000 USD/month

Employment Type: Independent Contractor - Full Time

About the Company

Our client is a high-performing multifamily investment sales team operating in one of the most active apartment investment markets in the United States. The team evaluates hundreds of multifamily opportunities annually and specializes in helping investors make informed acquisition and disposition decisions through detailed financial analysis and market intelligence.

They are seeking a Multifamily Underwriting & Research Analyst to support deal underwriting, market research, and investment analysis. This role is critical to keeping brokers focused on client relationships while ensuring opportunities are thoroughly analyzed and presented with accuracy and speed.

Role Overview

The Multifamily Underwriting & Research Analyst will be responsible for completing the majority of the underwriting process for multifamily investment opportunities, conducting market research, gathering comparable data, and preparing broker-ready analyses.

This is not a traditional administrative position. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial modeling capabilities, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. You will play a direct role in evaluating multifamily investment opportunities and helping drive transaction decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Underwriting & Modeling

Build and maintain multifamily underwriting models using seller financials, rent rolls, and offering memorandums
Normalize inconsistent property data and input information into standardized financial models
Complete approximately 95% of underwriting analyses before broker review
Evaluate deal performance metrics and identify key investment risks and opportunities
Ensure underwriting outputs are accurate, organized, and presentation-ready

Market Research & Analysis

Research rental comparables, sales comparables, and submarket performance indicators
Gather and organize market intelligence from public and industry sources
Analyze development pipelines, supply trends, demographic shifts, and market conditions
Present research findings in a clear format suitable for investment evaluations and marketing materials

AI-Powered Research & Workflow Optimization

Utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms to accelerate underwriting and research workflows
Leverage AI-assisted processes for model population, research automation, and data organization
Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation

Deal Flow Support

Manage multiple underwriting assignments simultaneously while meeting tight turnaround expectations
Prioritize assignments based on team deal flow and transaction timelines
Collaborate with brokers and internal stakeholders to support active opportunities

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain organized underwriting files, research materials, and supporting documentation
Prepare broker-ready summaries and investment analysis reports
Assist with data preparation for marketing packages and investment presentations

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, underwriting, investment analysis, private equity, commercial real estate, investment banking, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related discipline
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience building complex financial models
Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking abilities
Active working knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience underwriting multifamily real estate investments
Experience with commercial real estate financial modeling
Background in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, or institutional investment analysis
MBA, Master's degree, or financial engineering background
Experience utilizing AI-driven workflows for research and analysis
Familiarity with multifamily market research and property valuation methodologies

Role Details

Fully remote position
Full-time schedule
Monday–Friday during standard PST business hours
2–5 years of experience preferred

What This Role Offers

Direct exposure to institutional-quality multifamily transactions
Opportunity to evaluate hundreds of investment opportunities annually
Work alongside an experienced investment sales team
Ongoing AI training and support to enhance productivity and analysis capabilities
Long-term remote opportunity with significant professional growth potential

Ideal Candidate Profile

Highly analytical and naturally curious
Strong financial modeler who enjoys digging into numbers and assumptions
Comfortable leveraging AI tools as part of daily workflows
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced transaction environment
Detail-oriented professional who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Strong communicator capable of presenting complex findings in a clear and concise manner

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