Project Finance Associate
- San Diego, CA
- $75,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Fairfield is a private equity investor in the multifamily real estate sector with $12 Billion of assets under management, investing primarily on behalf of pension funds and other institutional investors, both foreign and domestic. Fairfield is looking for a Project Finance Analyst to assist in the underwriting and financing of apartment projects nationwide. The position is located in our corporate office in San Diego, CA and will report to the Executive Vice President – Head of Project Finance.This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience in debt finance, particularly in underwriting for multifamily properties. You’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-minded environment that values transparency, mutual respect, and innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle across several multifamily investment strategies within an active and vertically integrated real estate firm.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with project finance team to underwrite and evaluate debt financing requests for multifamily acquisitions and refinancingsCoordinating lender requests throughout the transaction processPreparing comprehensive debt financing summary for reviewMaintaining and updating internal debt database to ensure accuracyAssisting with the creation of departmental presentations and other ad hoc projectsEducation & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, economics, real estate, or a related fieldExperienceMinimum of 2 years of underwriting experience, preferably within capital markets or multifamily real estateSkills & CompetenciesStrong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication abilitiesSolid understanding of real estate valuation and investment metrics, including IRR, cap rates, and discounted cash flowsProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointOtherThis role may require additional responsibilities as assigned.Estimated Rate of Pay:$75,000.00 - $125,000.00This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.#LI-JENNAThe pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:
- Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
- Matched 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.