Sr. Analyst, Investments

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 110,000 single-family rental homes owned and managed and a market capitalization of over $20 billion. We are a team of more than 1,400 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities “home,” but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives.

The Investment Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to the Investments leadership team. The Analyst will perform research, analysis, and underwriting to support both one-off and build-to-rent (BTR) acquisitions.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with business development, market directors, and acquisition leadership to identify new investment opportunities

• Create comprehensive underwriting documents, including detailed location analysis and other due diligence

• Analyze internal and external market data, demographic trends, and economic indicators to inform underwriting decisions and assumptions

• Model cash flows, return projections, and other financial metrics to assess investment viability

• Draft detailed investment memos and present comprehensive analysis for review by the Investment Committee

• Ensure all supporting documents, including financial models and market research, are thorough and accurate

• Oversee the regular updating and maintenance of reports on investment performance

• Design and implement new reports to track key portfolio and pipeline metrics

• Ensure data accuracy through regular review of financial models and investment performance data

• Track deal pipeline activity, including underwriting progress and investment status

• Collaborate with asset management to ensure data consistency in pipeline reporting

• Analyze and prepare recommendations for improving investment and management process

• Provide detailed ad-hoc analysis and insights to support decision-making

• Complete projects assigned by the SVP of Investments and other duties as assigned

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, accurate materials

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related fields

• Minimum 1-3 years of financial modeling experience, with real estate focus preferable, but not required

• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong Excel skills and an in depth understanding of financial modeling related to underwriting investments, including the implementation of DCF, IRR, Cap Rates, YoC, etc.

• Experience utilizing a technical skill (e.g., Excel, Python, Tableau, SQL, etc.) through previous employment, research projects, or personal initiatives

• Experience working in environments requiring problem-solving, adaptability, or collaboration, even if outside the real estate or financial sectors

• Possess superior analytical abilities

• High degree of intellectual curiosity

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to facilitate presentations and speak in public to large groups of people

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It’s as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates’ careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a work place; it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates

• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays

• 401k with matching company contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings

• Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives; pour a new foundation here

Salary Range$61,650.00 - $106,860.00

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees.  Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.