Associate, Investments
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Requisition ID: JR103628
About the Employer
April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company is a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. April Housing's mission is to preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high-quality homes to the communities it serves, as a fair, transparent, and responsible owner. Backed by Blackstone Real Estate's long-term capital, the company is committed to preserving affordable housing across the country, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services.
Culture & Values
April Housing is building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Team members work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps them grow their skills from day one in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. April Housing is looking for individuals who share its commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities.
Role Summary
April Housing is seeking an Associate in the Investments group to join the company's Los Angeles office. Working in partnership with Blackstone, the Investment Associate will support and execute transactions across April Housing's investment platform, with an initial focus on the disposition workstream. April Housing operates one of the most active investment platforms in the country, averaging over 50 transactions per year, offering meaningful transaction experience across a high-volume platform and a wide range of complex deals across the country. The role is designed for a candidate with 3–5 years of real estate transaction experience who can take ownership of workstreams, operate effectively in complex partnership environments, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Take a central role in executing dispositions, including initial underwriting, marketing, managing diligence processes, coordinating timelines, and supporting negotiations through closing
- Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation, and hold-sell analysis to support investment decisions
- Support preparation of internal approval materials, investment memoranda, and transaction summaries
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including Asset Management, Transaction Management, Legal, and Accounting
- Serve as a key point of coordination with buyers, brokers, partners, and third-party advisors
- Apply a strong understanding of Section 42 / LIHTC structures and affordable housing regulatory frameworks to transaction analysis and execution
- Navigate complex partnership dynamics and consent processes with sound judgment and professionalism
- Assist with pipeline tracking, reporting, and ad-hoc analyses related to portfolio strategy and transaction execution
- Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the Investments platform
- Pivot based on business strategy between dispositions and acquisitions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, math, economics, real estate, accounting, engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of real estate transaction experience
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of real estate fundamentals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight timelines
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to affordable housing transactions strongly preferred
- Direct involvement in dispositions a plus
- Working knowledge of LIHTC structures and affordable housing regulatory considerations a plus
Compensation
$140K–$155K
Benefits
Health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This role is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
Equal Opportunity Statement
April Housing is an equal opportunity employer.
