Real Estate Analyst Jobs in the United States

At Enterprise, we scale housing affordability solutions for millions of people. For more than 40 years, we've championed big ideas that create more housing opportunity for everyone, investing more than $92 billion to create or preserve more than 1 million homes. Our greatest strength is bringing together the right partners, capital, and capabilities to help what's working reach more communities, faster. Join us as we unlock access to a quality, affordable home for millions across the country.

Working at Enterprise  

At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey. 

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

Two-Year Paid Rotational Program

Location: Columbia, MD area (hybrid; periodic in-office time required)

Program dates: June 2027 to June 2029
About the Program
Enterprise's Real Estate Analyst Training Program is a two-year, paid rotational program for early-career professionals who want to build a career in affordable housing finance and development. Analysts are trained by Enterprise's executive and industry leaders and work on projects and teams across our Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), housing credit investments, asset management, real estate equity, and real estate development business lines.

Job Description

Analysts begin with eight months of comprehensive training at the Enterprise Community Loan Fund, a U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI . They then complete two eight-month rotations within Enterprise's Capital Division. During the program, analysts also earn Grow America's Rental Housing Development Finance Professional Certification.

The program is designed to prepare analysts for full-time roles at Enterprise, such as Credit Analyst or Real Estate Analyst.

We're looking for people who are analytically strong, curious, and committed to expanding access to good, affordable homes. We especially encourage applicants whose personal, family, or community experience gives them insight into the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Analyze market, collateral, and financial trends.

• Partner with relationship managers and underwriters to evaluate credit risk and structure loans.

• Spread financial statements, test covenant compliance, and confirm the accuracy of risk ratings.

• Review appraisals and field examinations for collateral performance and valuation trends.

• Compare client financial performance against history, projections, and industry standards.

• Complete a capstone case study and present recommendations to senior leaders.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, real estate, city and regional planning, or a related field, completed by June 2027.

• Candidates who are currently enrolled and graduating by June 2027, and candidates with 0 to 2 years of full-time professional experience after their degree, are eligible.

• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work well on a team.

• Ability to work periodically in the office in the Columbia, MD area and to travel on a limited basis.

• Commitment to the mission of housing and community development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to real estate, community development, or finance through internships, coursework, case competitions, jobs, or programs such as Project Destined, SEO, or similar.

• Familiarity with funding sources for affordable and multifamily housing, such as LIHTC and HUD programs.

• A personal, family, or community connection to affordable housing or community development. For example, you or your family lived in public or subsidized housing, you grew up in or have served communities with limited access to opportunity, or you have worked or volunteered with housing, resident services, or community organizations.

• Experience navigating barriers to opportunity, such as being among the first in your family to attend college, working while in school, or financing your own education.

 

How to Apply

Submit your résumé. Applicants will receive a short Microsoft Form with a few written questions about their interest in affordable housing and Enterprise.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. The salary for this program is $83,000.

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family, including dental, health, and vision care plans; family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support; flexible work arrangements; health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits; financial education and wellness programs; auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions; and learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.