Investor Relations Analyst

The Michaels Organization is a nationally recognized, private sector firm with over 43 years of experience in producing top quality multifamily housing. All aspects of housing development, from site acquisition through property management are within the expertise of our company and its affiliates.

The Analyst position requires specialized knowledge and skills obtained through training, education, and experience to support the Investor Relations team in structuring and placing debt and equity investments for institutional clients in high quality affordable housing assets. The Analyst will benefit from working in a collaborative environment with both the Acquisition and Investor Relations staff, seeing each investment from initial underwriting to final realization, and will be encouraged to actively contribute and generate ideas throughout the placement process.

* Monitor multifamily market trends, with special attention to affordable housing, to gain an understanding of pricing trends and investment structures as they affect the overall Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) market. * Populate and interpret mathematical models to produce financial components of real estate investment transactions. * Organize and track due diligence items and maintain closing checklists via deal data rooms and interact with internal and external legal counsel to maintain closing schedule. * Interact with asset management, accounting, and acquisitions departments as well as developer and investor partners to ensure timely, efficient, and thorough servicing and closing of transactions. * Prepare investment memoranda and solicitation packages for both debt and equity opportunities for institutional investors. * Perform other duties as assigned.

**Required Skills** * High School/Equivalent required. * Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting preferred. * Strong analytical skills and ability to identify issues, draw logical conclusions, and interpret results for use in decision making with limited oversight. * Must be detailed oriented, able to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, multi-task, have excellent organizational, verbal and written skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. * Strong working knowledge of financial modeling, cash flow analysis, and sensitivity analysis utilizing NPV and IRR. * Understanding of general accepted accounting principles with respect to real estate and partnership structures is preferred. * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents and project a positive, professional image both internally and with external business contacts. * Flexibility to travel and or work extra hours as needed. **Required Experience** * Experience in real estate private equity or investment banking favored.