Transaction Management Analyst

at  April Housing

Overview:
April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone’s affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.
April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing’s Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.
In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.
As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base salary range for this role is $90,000- $105,000 (this represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base salary range for this position). This position is also eligible for discretionary bonus on an annual basis. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.
Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient using Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, Box and be able to learn new software quickly
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a team player, be able to work well with others and have a willingness to aid where needed to get the job done
• Able to anticipate needs for specifics projects and processes
• Must be exceptionally well organized, be able to prioritize tasks well and have good verbal and written communication skills
• The individual should be proficient at the following skills: multi-tasking, ability to stay calm and focused in a deadline situation
• Must be trustworthy, detail oriented and dependable
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to manage tasks and deadlines independently
• Able to work effectively under pressure; be a quick learner with minimal direct supervision
• Be passionate about quality and accuracy
• 2 to 4 years previous administrative experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of multi-family real estate and real estate transaction experience is desired.

• Complete applications and obtain consents from agencies and lenders
• Coordinate property management transfers
• Coordinate and schedule various due diligence inspections including, but not limited to, environmental, property condition assessments, roofing, HVAC, sustainability, lease audits and unit walks.
• Collecting and appropriately logging all diligence invoices for acquisition closings
• Able to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as with brokers, property owners and operators
• Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects, handle frequent changes effectively and professionally and maintain time sensitive deadlines
• Upon receipt of due diligence materials, update the checklist and identify outstanding items; provide notification of outstanding items to appropriate parties
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with internal and external partners as well as report out status at meetings
• Create, maintain, and further refine various filing and database systems in an accurate and organized manner
• Facilitate the placement of insurance with the appropriate internal and external partners
• Perform other duties on an ad hoc basis
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