About this opportunity
Confidential RE Company lists this Senior Financial Analyst — Commercial Real Estate (Principal Side, Retail Focus) opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Irvine, CA
Reports To: Head of Operations / CFO
About the Role
A commercial retail real estate company is seeking a high-level Senior Financial Analyst to drive investment decisions, asset strategy, and portfolio performance across a retail-focused platform.
This is a principal-side role with direct impact on capital allocation, leasing strategy, redevelopment decisions, and portfolio optimization. The position requires an operator mindset — someone who understands how retail assets perform in the real world and can translate complex data into clear, actionable decisions.
AI and automation are core to this role. The Analyst will be responsible for building and leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance underwriting, accelerate analysis, and create scalable systems that improve decision-making across the company.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Analysis & Capital Allocation
Lead underwriting of acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities
Build advanced, dynamic financial models (IRR, NPV, cash flow, sensitivity analysis)
Evaluate risk-adjusted returns and provide clear go/no-go recommendations
Analyze capital deployment strategies across the portfolio to maximize returns
Leasing Strategy & Retail Asset Optimization
Model leasing scenarios including rent structures, TI packages, tenant mix, and lease-up timing
Evaluate tenant credit, co-tenancy impacts, and merchandising strategy
Support leasing negotiations with real-time financial analysis
Redevelopment & Value-Add Analysis
Underwrite repositioning strategies, site reconfigurations, and capital improvements
Model phased redevelopment strategies and their impact on cash flow and NOI
Build and deploy AI tools to automate underwriting, reporting, and scenario analysis
Develop internal systems that integrate leasing, construction, and financial data into a unified model
Use AI to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities across the portfolio
Continuously improve analytical workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and scalability
Portfolio Strategy & Performance Analysis
Monitor and analyze performance across all assets
Identify underperforming assets and recommend strategic actions
Support hold/sell/reposition decisions with data-driven analysis
Provide ongoing insight into portfolio-level risk and opportunity
Executive-Level Reporting & Decision Support
Prepare investment memos, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
Deliver clear, concise recommendations backed by data and scenario analysis
Operate as a thought partner to leadership on strategic and financial decisions
Qualifications
7–12+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance (principal-side required)
Deep expertise in retail real estate analysis and asset performance
Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build complex, dynamic models from scratch
Strong understanding of leasing economics, TI structures, and redevelopment strategies
Proven ability to operate independently and influence investment decisions
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Operator-level understanding of retail real estate performance and strategy
Strong financial acumen with ability to evaluate real-world deal outcomes
High proficiency in Excel and experience leveraging AI tools for analysis and automation
Ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights and recommendations
Strong communication skills with executive-level presence
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
Occasional travel to property locations for on-site analysis
Performance-based bonus tied to investment and portfolio outcomes
Office-based role in Irvine corporate office
High-performance, execution-focused environment
Direct exposure to senior leadership and investment decisions
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with emphasis on ownership and accountability
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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