Associate, Investments - Chicago, United States - Home Partners of America

Description

Job Title: Associate, Investments

Department: Investments

Home Partners of America, a Blackstone portfolio company, provides paths to homeownership for people who might not otherwise have one, empowering thousands of households to choose quality single-family homes with transparent, locked-in pricing and the power to rent, buy, or walk away with no hidden fees and no strings attached. Today, we offer a range of leasing options to give more people a chance to live in great communities across the U.S., as well as complementary services to help our residents strengthen their credit and navigate the homebuying process.

At HPA, our mission is to "Enrich the lives of the people we serve, one home at a time. Helping more people get into great homes, in the neighborhoods they love, is inspirational, our business model is unique and innovative, and our resident-led approach is closely connected to our Values:

Be a Good Neighbor

At our core, we are dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the world. It's a commitment to our mission, our residents, and each other. We treat others with respect and embrace sustainable and inclusive practices that benefit everyone we serve.

Go the Extra Mile

For us, it's all about our residents. We give our work everything we've got and rigorously pursue excellence. We also champion a culture of continuous improvement to always help each other be better today than yesterday.

Do the Right Thing

We lead each day with purpose and adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. Integrity is our compass—we are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We are tremendously proud of our programs and the positive impact we have on our residents and communities.

Your Role:

Join our team as an Associate, Investments in our Investments department, where your strategic prowess will shape the future of our property portfolio. Work with senior management to set ambitious performance targets. With a keen eye for data-driven insights, you'll oversee meticulous reports and presentations that drive key decisions. Your role isn't limited to the confines of our department—you'll optimize workflows across various verticals, harnessing technology to bolster our analytical capabilities. Come spearhead innovation, cultivate collaboration, and make impactful strides in our dynamic real estate landscape.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement strategic plans for dispositions group, aligning with overall company objectives and growth targets.
• Collaborate with senior management to set performance targets, KPIs, and metrics for the Investments team and ensure they are on track to achieve those targets.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the team, encouraging data-driven decision-making, and implementing best practices for data analysis and reporting.
• Oversee the production of comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership, investors, and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Optimize workflows within the Investments group and across other verticals for enhanced efficiency.
• Collaborate with data teams to enhance analysis and reporting capabilities, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
• Assist in the identification and integration of new data sources to enhance the depth and breadth of analysis conducted by the team.
• Serve as a liaison between the Investments team and other departments, promoting effective communication and cooperation to achieve company-wide goals.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency, optimize portfolio performance, and implement innovative solutions to challenges.
• Perform advanced data analysis using SQL and other tools to uncover insights, patterns, and trends to support strategic decision-making.

What we look for:

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in strategic planning, data analysis, and asset management within the real estate or related industry.
• Proficiency in SQL and advanced data analysis techniques to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Solid understanding of real estate investment principles, financial metrics, and performance indicators.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional projects, delivering results on time and within scope.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes impacting the real estate sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with real estate software and databases.

A Little More About Us

At Home Partners, we celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, ignite creativity, and value the significance of our work. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in making a positive impact and share our passion to be a good neighbor, go the extra mile and do the right thing. For more information, please visit

Perks/Benefits

We offer premier healthcare at affordable rates and access to 401K. Here are some amazing benefits you may not find anywhere else

• Mental wellness resources through Headspace & Ginger, pet insurance, adoption assistance program, compassion leave and eldercare/special needs
• 34 paid days off to start (which includes PTO, holidays, and personal days)
• Hybrid working environment

EEOC Statement

Home Partners of America and Pathlight Property Management are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate.