Development Analyst

Position Description:

Armstrong Capital Development is looking for a Development Analyst to take responsibility for the full lifecycle of ACD specific investments. The position will take a role in building out ACD’s investment platform within Colorado, Arizona and Utah through the following responsibilities:

· Provide for internal sponsorship of “green lit” investments at all stages of the investment lifecycle (from initial origination to ultimately exiting that investment, typically several years later);

· Support pre-close deal activities, including legal, due diligence, title, proforma modeling, financing, marketing / tenanting and the development of ACD’s investment thesis to particular transactions; and

· Drive the execution of the investment thesis to individual assets on a post-close basis.

The position will report directly to the senior staff of ACD. The position has strong long-term career development prospects and is a unique opportunity to take an organizational and investment role within a rapidly growing organization.

Company Description:

Armstrong Capital Development (www.acd-co.com) is a trusted partner and responsible steward of third-party capital focused on direct investments into real estate assets. ACD seeks to achieve superior risk adjusted returns via high conviction investment strategies established by its leadership team that leverage the firm’s local knowledge, institutional capabilities and in-house deal execution and asset management. ACD deploys capital via multiple committed fund strategies including its opportunity fund series and recently launched ACD Core Plus Commercial Fund. Headquartered in Denver, ACD focuses on markets with high-growth fundamentals and is presently investing in Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City

Prerequisite Requirements:

· Minimal educational requirements

o Bachelor’s degree required

o Concentration in accounting, finance or math, real estate exposure preferable

· Proficiency within the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word applications

· Competency with graphics software including Adobe Photoshop and InDesign applications

· Ability to effectively manage priorities and projects within a non-bureaucratic environment

· Strong communications skills

· A desire to professionally advance within ACD and the greater real estate community

Primary Responsibilities:

Internal Deal Sponsorship: Support internal sponsorship of investments at all stages of their lifecycle – from the initial sourcing of a deal to the ultimate sale of that asset

· Work in coordination with ACD Design & Entitlement Team, ACD Construction Management Team and ACD Asset Management Team over entire investment horizon to deliver on pre-close and post- close goals pursuant to a coordinated calendar

· Execute upon originally developed investment thesis for asset

o Maintain “a pulse” on the asset

· Retain a real-time viewpoint on investment thesis and prospective investment outcome

o Redevelopment, tenant, etc. opportunities

o Potential market, tenant, maintenance, etc. risk points

o Disposition possibilities

· Routinely report to ACD Executive Committee on “current state of the asset”

Investor Relations Support: Perform administrative, research, analytic and creative functions in support of Investor Relations activities.

· Investor Records and Reporting Support

o Maintain Investor Relationship Management database; update and maintain investor records; track and assist with investor communications

o Update and track investment transaction activity

o Generate internal and external reports and statements using the investor relations platform

o Work within a team on the development and implementation of enhancements and new statements within the investor relations platform

· Project Support: work independently and within a team in support of:

o Investment distribution activities

o Special projects, which may include drafting and coordinating investment summaries, preparing marketing presentations and researching and developing background materials

o Investor Relations events, which may include coordinating annual conference calls and meeting events

o Fundraising activities

Behavioral Skills:

· Accepts responsibility and accountability commensurate with role

· Sets priorities appropriately

· Excellent communicator

· Strong listening skills; follows direction as required

· Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills

· Strives to continually improve

· Demonstrates strong ability to understand and maintain strict standards of confidentiality and quality compliance