Job Description

About BW&A

BW&A is a commercial real estate investment, development, and tax credit consulting firm that facilitates real estate and renewable energy development as well as business expansion projects throughout the U.S. To date, we have overseen or provided capital for projects totaling over $4 billion in capital deployed. The company is seeking to hire a passionate and ambitious individual with entrepreneurial spirit to play a key role in our firms ongoing expansion in impact investing.

The Analyst will primarily help our real estate team which concentrates in three primary areas. First, we serve as advisors to project sponsors that are seeking to take advantage of a variety of tax credit programs. Second, we source, analyze, and manage tax equity investments for investor clients. Third, we are pursuing development of tax credit projects as a firm and through collaboration with other development companies. This position will also gain exposure to our climate finance team who focuses on similar roles within the renewable energy industry. Our work is growing fast, and we are continuously seeking new ways to add value to real estate projects.

Benefits

• Ability to participate in ownership of deals otherwise private and exclusive
• National footprint of projects falling in an array of project sizes and uses
• Unique opportunity to develop ability to creatively build project capital stacks
• Tight-knit group in a collaborative environment conducive to professional growth

Responsibilities

• Work directly with firms principals managing all stages of existing projects and investments. Responsibilities include financial analysis and modeling throughout the project life?cycle, including potential new opportunities; project management of new or existing consulting engagements; and cultivation of firms client and investor relationships.
• Coordinate/manage underwriting and closing process, including review/analysis of due?diligence.
• Perform a multitude of business development functions, and contribute to the firms future business strategy planning.
• Preparation of investment memos and presentations for potential clients and investors.
• Represent the firm in its interactions with prospective and existing clients, investors, and third?parties, including attorneys/accountants/consultants.
• Support real estate development activities which may include attending construction meetings, interaction with local and state officials and prospective purchasers and investors.
• Conduct site visits at prospective and existing projects (some travel may be required).

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Self?motivated with a proven ability to utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong quantitative acumen.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills are a must, as is a strong proficiency in MS Excel and related Office applications.
• Experience and strong interest in real estate development, finance, accounting, marketing and/or urban planning is preferred but not required. A desire to work within a fast?paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to analyze financial statements.
• Ability to learn new systems, databases, and terminology.
• Highly detail oriented, organization, and communication skills with strong critical thinking ability.
• Strong computer skills in managing documents, files, and process/procedure management skills.
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, and strong analytical & problem?solving skills.
• Ability to multi?task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with internal partners as well as owners/developers, investors, attorneys, and accountants.
• Self?Starter; must be able to work independently and contribute to team goals.
• Preferred qualification: at least 1 year of post?undergraduate experience in real estate development, real estate finance, investment banking, private equity, or institutional investing, and/or renewables finance. Ideal candidate will have experience within the real estate industry in the context of investing in projects and/or development companies.

Location

Required in?person office in Arlington, Virginia (Washington, DC metro) or Roanoke, Virginia on average 4 days per week.

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