About the position
As an Analyst with Walker & Dunlop Affordable Investment Sales, you will play a critical role in supporting team members through financial modeling, market analysis, and the preparation of client materials. You will develop a strong foundation in multifamily affordable housing transactions, with hands-on experience working on real deals and learning from industry experts. You will review transactions across the entire country and become familiar with housing policy nationwide. This position is ideal for a highly organized self-starter with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for real estate finance and affordable housing.
Responsibilities
• Analyze affordable housing deals, including LIHTC, Section 8, USDA RD 515 and similar opportunities, including existing, value-add, and resyndication developments, using proprietary underwriting models.
• Assist in evaluating project financing structures, calculating Section 8 rents, and assessing LIHTC eligibility.
• Conduct market research and prepare comparable analyses, Broker Opinions of Value (BOVs), Offering Memorandums (OMs), and client presentations.
• Contribute to the writing and production of marketing materials, including OMs, BOVs, and other client deliverables.
• Maintain and update internal databases tracking investment sales activity, construction pipelines, and key market metrics.
• Monitor federal, state, and local housing developments and summarize potential impacts on transactions.
• Assist in transaction and due diligence coordination by tracking documentation, monitoring deadlines, and supporting closing processes.
• Support team efforts in creating “state of the market” reports and presentation materials for conferences and client meetings.
• Ensure accurate and organized file management to maintain compliance and support deal execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field).
• 1+ years of experience in real estate finance, affordable housing, investments, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and real estate fundamentals; familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel for financial modeling; experience with Argus, CoStar, or similar platforms a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and eagerness to learn.
• Team-oriented mindset, with professionalism and courtesy when collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software.
• Alignment with the Walker Way—caring, collaborative, tenacious, driven, and insightful in approach to work.
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
• Internship or academic experience in real estate financial analysis is a plus.
Benefits
• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
• Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
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