Finance Associate chez The Related Group

Founded in 1979, Related Group has evolved from an affordable housing developer into a global leader in sophisticated metropolitan living, renowned for its iconic designs, groundbreaking partnerships, and museum-quality art installations. Over 45 years, Related has built, rehabilitated, and managed over 110,000 units, earning its place as one of the most prolific names in real estate. Today, the company is in its most significant expansion yet, with more than 90 active developments across the U.S. and Latin America, spanning luxury condominiums, market-rate rentals, mixed-use centers, and affordable properties. Led by the Pérez family and a team of the industry's top veterans, Related continues to push the industry bar higher, delivering innovative residential communities that positively transform cities, forge new trails and improve quality of life across all demographics.

Join a dynamic company that is continually shaping communities by developing the highest-quality projects in every market we serve. As part of our Finance Team, you’ll collaborate with exceptionally smart, capable, and driven colleagues dedicated to excellence—not only within finance but across the organization. This role provides the chance to work with the key stakeholders, making a direct impact on our growth and success.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Real Estate Finance Associate to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in real estate finance, with hands-on skills in underwriting, document review, and deal execution. This position offers direct involvement in all phases of the real estate development cycle, focusing luxury residential developments—across rental and for-sale sectors—and navigating complex capital structures.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Lead financial modeling and investment analysis to support acquisitions, developments, and capital transactions.

• Manage comprehensive deal-specific underwriting and evaluate the financial feasibility of potential development sites.

• Conduct thorough due diligence, including site assessments, zoning reviews, feasibility studies, and risk analysis.

• Collaborate with lenders, equity investors, and municipal stakeholders to structure and close financing.

• Drive and manage the financial closing process, coordinating legal, financial, and compliance documentation across internal and external teams.

• Monitor and manage project budgets, analyze performance against pro forma, and prepare variance reporting.

• Conduct market research and analyze economic data, comps, and zoning codes to inform underwriting assumptions and development strategy.

• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership and support overall portfolio planning

Education and Experience Requirement(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in real estate financial analysis, ideally with exposure to real estate development and financial closings involving complex capital structures.

Knowledge/Skills Requirement(s):

• Excellent Excel skills and advanced financial modeling capabilities.
• Solid understanding of the underwriting process for real estate transactions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits as a Related Employee:

• Base Salary and Performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, legal services, flexible spending account.
•  Employer Match Commuter Benefits.
• The benefits package includes 100 percent employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employer Matching 401k.
• Upward Mobility
• Employee Engagement and Wellness programs.
• Company-paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Time.
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

The Related Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.