Job Description
Founded in 1989, Jonathan Rose Companies ("Rose") is one of the of nation's leading investors in affordable and mixed-income multifamily housing, distinguished for a long-term commitment to sustainability and a compassionate understanding of community.
Rose launched one of the nation's first real estate impact investment funds in 2005. Since then, Rose has raised seven additional impact-focused private equity funds, totaling nearly $1.5 billion of equity commitments, with a focus on creating and preserving affordable housing.
Rose is known for its established investment track record, backed by deep regulatory expertise and experience in closing on complex asset and portfolio-level acquisitions. Rose has expansive access to debt markets, as well as to low-cost, subordinated financing from state and local agencies interested in partnering to preserve and expand access to affordable housing. In addition, Rose regularly obtains grants and incentives that help enhance its investments and deepen its impact.
The Investment Management group at Jonathan Rose Companies is tasked with managing and deploying our private equity funds, and is made up of experienced, committed, interdisciplinary teams specializing in Acquisitions, Asset Management, Impact Management, Portfolio Management, Fund Accounting, and Investor Relations. Together, we strive to co-create innovative solutions that deliver social and environmental impact as well as competitive, risk-adjusted returns at each property that Rose acquires.
Jonathan Rose Companies is currently offering a paid internship on our Acquisitions Team, based in New York City. The intern will gain exposure to a wide variety of affordable housing investment opportunities.
A cover letter is required in addition to a resume. This is a full-time, in-office position with a pay rate of $40.00 per hour.
Responsibilities: - Utilizing proprietary data sources to conduct market research
- Contacting brokers and owners to source new investment opportunities
- Underwriting new investment opportunities through the development of detailed financial models
- Managing applications for project financing and public incentive programs
- Preparing investment committee memos and other presentation materials
- Participating in Investment Management team meetings
- Reviewing and negotiating legal documents
- Utilizing proprietary data sources to conduct market research
- Contacting brokers and owners to source new investment opportunities
- Underwriting new investment opportunities through the development of detailed financial models
- Managing applications for project financing and public incentive programs
- Preparing investment committee memos and other presentation materials
- Participating in Investment Management team meetings
- Reviewing and negotiating legal documents
Requirements: - Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program.
- Bachelor's Degree is a requirement.
- Ideal candidate will have a focus on Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Construction Management, or Finance.
- Education or work experience in investment and/or real estate is required and may include one or more of the following: real estate development, private equity, investment banking, economic development and public finance, real estate property management, real estate portfolio management, real estate economics, design and construction management, or sustainable community development. Experience from top-tier consulting or investment firms without an explicit focus on real estate will also be considered
- Demonstrated interest in impact investing is preferred
- Knowledge and exposure to U.S. affordable housing programs (e.g., Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, etc.) is beneficial
Skillset: - Outstanding abilities in quantitative financial analysis with a premium placed on real estate financial modeling
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience and an entrepreneurial attitude is beneficial
- Capable with working in a fast-paced environment, both collaboratively with teammates, as well as managing tasks towards deadlines on your own
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Rose Companies is committed in policy and practice to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, based upon their training, experience, and overall qualifications. Consistent with this commitment, discrimination against an applicant or employee based upon the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other condition or characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited. Jonathan Rose Companies
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