Development Analyst

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Overview

As an Analyst, you will join the Development team, focusing on identifying, underwriting, acquiring, and managing new multifamily developments throughout the United States.

In your role, you will be expected to make substantial contributions to analysis that will inform the firm’s investment decisions. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Research different markets to understand the local economy, demographic trends, and the overall health of the multifamily market
• Use GIS and Google Earth to identify potential development sites in target markets
• Work with the company’s network of brokers to assist in site identification
• Underwrite new development opportunities
• Create investment memos to present opportunities to the firm’s internal investment committee as well as external investment partners
• Assist in all aspects of the development process, including project entitlement, architectural and design development, capital raising, construction management, and eventual project disposition
• Help with miscellaneous additional assignments to facilitate the effectiveness of the development team and Cortland as a whole

This is a demanding role. Historically, our most successful hires are driven and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in an environment that is often ambiguous, requires multitasking, and can be stressful at times. Efficiency and accuracy of your analysis is critical as significant investment decisions will largely be informed by your work product. Candidates should possess the following criteria:

• Strong 0-2+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university in a relevant major with an excellent academic track record; please include your college GPA along with any relevant standardized test scores
• Demonstrated interest in real estate, finance, business, or related area with a strong desire to learn
• Capable writer who communicates succinctly
• High attention to detail
• Strong computer and financial modeling skills – particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
• Critical thinker and self-starter capable of accomplishing a task with limited guidance and supervision
• On your resume, please include your college GPA along with any relevant standardized test scores
• Applicants should include a cover letter with their resume 

The Cortland Difference
At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest. 
Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

 

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please call 404.965.3988.

 

Cortland is a drug-free workplace.

 

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