Real Estate Development Associate
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Overview
Job Description
Harwood International is a globally recognized real estate firm with developments in Dallas and Geneva. Known for its commitment to outstanding design, prime locations, and superior quality, the company creates immersive spaces that blend luxury with cultural experiences. Harwood International is especially acclaimed for transforming Uptown Dallas into the vibrant Harwood District—a dynamic, park-like setting featuring world-class dining, upscale office spaces, and luxury residences. With a dedication to innovation and artistry, Harwood International continues to shape premier real estate destinations worldwide.
The Real Estate Development Analyst/Associate will play a key role in planning, executing, and supporting new, ongoing and/or recently completed real estate projects. This will include underwriting, analyzing development feasibility, preparing offering memorandums, etc.
Job Functions
- Prepare detailed financial analyses and models to support investment decisions related to development, acquisition, and disposition across all commercial real estate asset classes, including office, multifamily, hotel, retail, and industrial.
- Develop complex financial models, pro formas, due diligence materials, market analysis, and financing structures for both existing portfolio assets and new development opportunities.
- Perform underwriting and investment analysis, providing recommendations to manage risk within established guidelines.
- Create waterfall analyses and other advanced financial modeling structures.
- Support multiple stages of transactions, including underwriting, market research, preparation of investment memorandums, term sheet negotiation, closing, and partner/client interactions.
- Review and interpret real estate documents such as leases, loan documents, appraisals, and agreements to identify potential risks and issues.
- Collaborate with in-house development, leasing, and property management teams on transaction execution and asset performance.
- Build and maintain relationships within the real estate industry to enhance Harwood’s market presence and reputation.
- Maintain portfolio-level reporting, including loan covenant tracking and performance monitoring.
Competencies
- Attentive to detail
- High Degree of Confidentiality and Discretion of Highly Sensitive Information
- Integrity / Ethics
- Strong Organizational / Presentation skills
- Excellent Written / Verbal Communication skills
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Decision Making / Resourceful
- Dependability / Taking Initiative
Education & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance, acquisitions, development, asset management, investor relations, and/or investment banking preferred.
- Experience modeling term sheets, loan agreements, PSAs, and lease agreements preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business preferred.
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