Investments Intern

Job Description

About April Housing

At April Housing, we are building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission.

You’ll collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast-paced and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers.

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high-quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

Backed by Blackstone Real Estate, we are enabled to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets are aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services.

We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters.

About the Investments Team Internship

The Investments team at April Housing, working closely with Blackstone, is responsible for underwriting, structuring, and closing of acquisitions, dispositions, partner buyouts, preservation, and other strategic capital transactions for one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the country. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant investment decisions in the affordable housing sector.

Responsibilities

As an intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting analyses that drive investment decisions on acquisitions, dispositions, and preservation efforts.
• Supporting initial underwriting efforts of properties in conjunction with capital transactions.
• Preparing investment reports and memorandums to gain approval for projects in the investment pipeline.
• Assisting with internal status updates and other reporting to key stakeholders at April and Blackstone.
• Tracking deal progress during the marketing, due diligence, and closing phases of a transaction.
• Researching specific investment terms and data points to streamline the transaction process.
• Researching and summarizing the latest investment trends in the affordable housing market.

Qualifications

Here’s a bit about what your background should be:

• Interest in exploring or continuing a career in affordable housing.
• Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, real estate, economics, or business with a finance/accounting concentration.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite; advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A naturally collaborative nature with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base hourly range for this role is $25/per hour (undergrad) – $30/per hour (rising senior). This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations; if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one of the material duties of this position requires access to sensitive financial information and confidential and proprietary information and accordingly requires the candidate to possess a high level of integrity and discretion. The Company faces a significant risk to its business operations or business reputation if a criminal history check is not performed. A criminal history that has a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with these material duties may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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