Capital Markets Analyst

Capital Markets Analyst

Position Type

Full time

State

Virginia

City

Arlington

Zip Code

22203

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

As part of the Company’s Financial Services team, this role sits at the intersection of development, treasury, and capital markets. You’ll support core reporting and analytics that drive investment decisions, capital deployment, and funding execution across the portfolio. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role that works closely with Development, Capital Markets, Treasury, Accounting, and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate is analytically strong, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating across multiple workstreams—from development reporting and investment committee support to debt analysis, treasury funding, and acquisition/disposition execution.

What You’ll Do

Development & Investment Reporting

• Prepare development reporting and analysis, including earnings release support files, key development schedules, and financial models
• Coordinate and support Investment Committee materials and presentations
• Maintain development models and reporting resources; assist with year‑end yield and projection processes
• Draft reporting materials and respond to ad hoc requests from internal business partners
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and decision‑ready reporting

Capital Markets Reporting & Analysis

• Support quarterly Capital Markets reporting and analytics
• Prepare debt and liability management analysis and review interest income and expense variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and presentation development
• Provide ad hoc analytical support on Capital Markets initiatives and projects

Acquisitions & Dispositions Support

• Prepare acquisition and disposition proration files using accounting backup
• Work directly with buyers, sellers, and title companies to resolve proration questions and finalize settlement statements
• Review final settlement statements for accuracy
• Prepare post‑closing true‑up memos documenting notable items

Treasury & Funding Support

• Manage treasury funding requests, including cash requests, letters of credit, and surety bonds
• Maintain tracking for letters of credit and surety bonds and support related accounting reporting and invoicing
• Assist with wires, inter‑account transfers, acquisition and disposition funding, and investment tracking

Additional Responsibilities

• Support loan administration and other ad hoc analytical or operational requests as needed

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Experience

• 1‑2 years of relevant experience in finance, real estate, investment, treasury, or capital markets

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis with multiple variables
• Experience with forecasting, quantitative analysis, and rate of return calculations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to build, analyze, and interpret complex financial models
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company‑wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values – A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/).