Senior Associate, Real Estate Transaction Services

The role

Senior Associates perform project management and financial analysis for real estate transactions. They support the creation and negotiation of legal agreements and work on projects from site feasibility to project closing.

What you will do

• Apply real estate finance and deal structuring knowledge to support decision-making
• Build and interpret complex financial models in Excel
• Draft, interpret, and support negotiations for transaction-related legal documents
• Lead activities for competitive site dispositions including drafting RFPs and analyzing responses
• Anticipate transaction milestones and recommend strategies to advance deal execution
• Navigate internal NYCEDC processes to drive progress
• Analyze and present findings to project teams, senior staff, and City agencies
• Create and deliver presentations for elected officials, community stakeholders, and the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with other NYCEDC departments
• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, attorneys, planners, and officials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field
• Experience with project management from feasibility to project completion
• Proven track record of advancing projects in challenging environments
• Demonstrated analytical skills including Excel proficiency with discounted cash flows and residual land value analysis
• Effective communication across all formats

Nice to have

• Graduate degree in real estate development, public policy, urban planning, business, finance or law
• Understanding of economic development, land use, affordable housing issues and NYC Government

Benefits

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
• Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
• 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Before you apply

• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

About the company

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.