Analyst, Systems Solutions

Summary 

Ballast (the “Company”) is seeking an Data Analyst to support the Investments/Systems vertical. Under the general supervision of the Investments Team, the Associate is responsible for activities relating to the financial analysis and operations of Ballast’s investment portfolio along with communicating to key stakeholders.

The Company is a vertically-integrated owner-operator of multifamily, student housing, and single family rental assets in the greater Western United States. The Company has several strategic partnerships with global institutional capital providers and has experienced strong growth since its founding in 2014.

Ballast employs over 250+ real estate professionals whose mission is to create value by acquiring, developing, and managing our dwellings with exceptional care through an integrated approach. Our culture is founded on teamwork, authenticity, integrity and excellence. Through a shared purpose and common goal, the organization is built to serve its partners and communities within which it invests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage data transfers across various workflows
• Organize information for use by various departments and teams
• Build dashboards and data tables using a wide range of data sets
• Refresh reports and dashboards for regular distribution
• Ensure departments receive necessary data and information for assigned duties
• Preparing ad hoc analyses for investors, lenders, brokers, buyers, etc.
• Lead special projects as assigned and complete high-quality deliverables
• Prepare reports which summarize critical operational data for key stakeholders
• Participate in recurring meetings with external partners to provide informative updates and answer any questions
• Review and analyze historical and projected operational data
• Assist in maintaining and managing data flow to various Monday boards

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics or related field
• 1-3 years of real estate, data analytics or business intelligence
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required; familiarity with Yardi, Tableau, or Monday is a plus

Key Skills and Competencies

• Highly motivated, assertive, and driven
• Strong analytical and qualitative skills
• Able to prioritize, organize, and meet all deadlines
• Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics
• Effectively identify issues and formulate solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to probe, ask questions, and dig beneath the surface to test the validity of information
• Clear, articulate communicator, able to maintain effective documentation
• Goal-oriented and diligent

Ballast Investments is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Ballast Investments is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We thank all applicants who have applied however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.