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Position Summary The Data and AI Associate supports our acquisitions and asset management teams. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of real estate, data science, and emerging AI tools. The Data and AI Associate plays a critical role in evaluating potential acquisitions using data modeling, market intelligence, and machine learning insights, and continue to add value post-close through performance tracking and operational optimization.
Responsibilities - Build and maintain financial and data models to evaluate new real estate investment opportunities
- Use AI tools and APIs (e.g., GPT, computer vision, predictive analytics) to extract, analyze, and summarize data from offering memorandums, rent rolls, and third-party reports
- Develop dashboards and scoring systems to assess deal attractiveness based on historical performance, market trends, and risk factors
- Analyze market, demographic, and economic data to support underwriting assumptions
- Automate sourcing, screening, and comparison of opportunities from brokers and public listings
- Create real-time dashboards to monitor asset performance (occupancy, rent growth, expenses, NOI, etc.)
- Develop predictive models to flag risks or opportunities across the portfolio (e.g., tenant churn, capex overages)
- Support leasing, renovation, and disposition strategies with data-driven insights
- Apply generative AI to streamline recurring tasks such as report writing and investment memos
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Real Estate, Computer Science, Economics, or related field. Experience may substitute for education.
- Two years of experience in real estate analysis, data analytics, or AI/ML application
- Knowledge of AI/ML tools (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases)
- Knowledge of real estate investment metrics (e.g., NOI, IRR, cap rates, DSCR)
- Skilled with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Looker)
- Skilled in financial modeling and analytics
- Skilled in working with large, unstructured datasets (e.g., PDFs, Excel files, APIs)
- Ability to synthesize complex datasets to evaluate risk, return, and performance potential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to creatively apply AI and data tools to improve sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management processes
- Ability to manage multiple tasks across acquisitions and asset management timelines
Qualifications Physical Requirements: - May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
- Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
- May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
- Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment
Work Environment: - This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices 4 days per week
- The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions
Company Information Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.
- Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
- Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
- Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with robust company match
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.
RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.
RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
