Amherst is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed and financed in order to unlock opportunities for all market participants. Driven by data, analytics, and technology, Amherst has a 20-year history of anticipating where the next risks and opportunities are likely to emerge and designing actionable strategies for investors to capitalize on opportunities across residential real estate, commercial real estate and public securities. Amherst, along with its affiliates and subsidiaries, has more than 900 employees, $5 billion under management and approximately $15 billion under advisement and oversight. www.amherst.com.

Amherst is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed and financed in order to unlock opportunities for all market participants. Driven by data, analytics, and technology, Amherst has a 20-year history of anticipating where the next risks and opportunities are likely to emerge and designing actionable strategies for investors to capitalize on opportunities across residential real estate, commercial real estate and public securities. Amherst, along with its affiliates and subsidiaries, has more than 900 employees, $5 billion under management and approximately $15 billion under advisement and oversight. www.amherst.com.
Amherst Residential, a subsidiary of Amherst, is a vertically integrated residential real estate platform that makes ownership of single-family homes seamless for investors and homeowners. The platform has raised over $6 billion of capital since inception, manages ~22,000 homes, and is growing its team as it rolls out new investments and business ventures. Amherst Residential’ s private equity team is hiring an Associate to join its strategy and execution team at the company headquarters located in Austin, TX.
The successful Associate candidate will centrally participate in all aspects of opportunity screening, investor due diligence, financial modeling, capital raising, and deal execution. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced organization in which all professionals work collaboratively. Working with seasoned professionals, the Associate will develop deep industry, business, financial, investment, and capital markets knowledge.

The Private Equity team sits within the Capital Management division and at the center of all the action across the firm. We focus primarily on capital raising, new venture formation, and investment management, among other strategic initiatives. We collaborate with all functions that serve the lifecycle of our investment products from research and business development to financing and portfolio management. The team seeks a strong analyst to support this critical function and drive the business forward through an exciting growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Centrally participate in all aspects of opportunity screening, investor due diligence, financial modeling, capital raising, and deal execution
• Support and participate in all decisions driven by Investment Banking team
• Prepare presentation and marketing materials, including request for proposals, diligence, model outputs, and structuring objectives for investors, senior leadership, and Board of Directors
• Support structured finance transactions, including valuating, accounting, third-party engagements, etc.
• Anticipate senior banker needs ahead of planned investor meetings and prepare materials accordingly
• Coordinate work product with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory parties
• Help prepare client presentations for meetings with investment partners and prospective investors
• With Investor Services and FP&A, facilitate reporting processes, proper controls, cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with the team to generate new ideas and further initiatives
• Validate accuracy of reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with special projects on an as-needed basis ​

Qualifications

• 3 years (with Master’s) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s) investment banking, private equity, or consulting
• Strong academic background with focus in finance, real estate, accounting, or math preferred
• Advanced skills at complex business modeling in Excel; strong Microsoft Office skills PowerPoint
• Top-ranked performer with a track record of success (academic, professional)
• Strong analytical mindset with great attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, strengths in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA nice to have, CFA welcome, with demonstrated ability to:

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.