Financial Analyst - Real Estate Underwriter

About the Company:

Relay Human Cloud is a young & dynamic company that helps some of the top US-based companies to expand their team internationally. Relay is a truly global company having its operations in US, India, Honduras, and Mexico (We are also adding a few more countries soon). Our core focus is to enable companies to connect with the best international talent. Relay helps its clients in majorly following areas: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Operations, Space Planning, Leasing, Data Science, Data Search, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence etc. Relay India operates from Ahmedabad and Vadodara offices. The principals and founders of Relay Human Cloud have been focused on delivering high-quality operations in cutting-edge companies for their entire careers.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst / Underwriter with a solid background in real estate. This role involves evaluating investment opportunities, conducting in-depth financial analyses, and supporting the underwriting of acquisitions, developments, and asset management strategies.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in financial modeling, market research, and due diligence within the commercial or residential real estate industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for real estate acquisitions, developments, and dispositions
• Analyze cash flows, returns, IRR, NPV, sensitivity scenarios, and deal structures
• Conduct market research, including rent and sales comps, and analyze economic trends
• Assist in underwriting commercial or multifamily real estate investments across asset types
• Prepare investment summaries, pitch decks, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams (Acquisitions, Asset Management, Accounting) to support investment decisions
• Participate in due diligence by reviewing leases, financials, and third-party reports
• Monitor and update financial models for existing assets based on performance metrics
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in real estate financial analysis or underwriting
• Advanced Excel skills with expertise in financial modeling
• Solid understanding of real estate metrics: IRR, Cap Rate, DSCR, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with tools such as Argus, CoStar, or similar is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to commercial real estate (multifamily, office, industrial, retail)
• Prior experience in private equity, REITs, brokerage, or real estate investment firms
• Familiarity with underwriting both stabilized and value-add investment opportunities