Summer Development Analyst

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.

About the role

As a Development Summer Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Greystar's development team by analyzing potential development opportunities, conducting market research, and assisting with deal execution. You'll gain exposure to the full development lifecycle—from site evaluation and underwriting to project execution—while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and update detailed pro forma models to evaluate development opportunities
• Conduct market research and analyze trends, site feasibility, and competitive dynamics
• Prepare development memos, financial packages, and presentations for stakeholders
• Support due diligence efforts including reviewing budgets, schedules, and third-party reports
• Interface with brokers, consultants, equity partners, and internal development leaders
• Maintain development pipeline trackers, timelines, and key deliverables
• Collaborate across teams to support the successful launch of new projects

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn the real estate development process
• Quantitative background and analytical problem-solving ability
• Strong, precise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in real estate, finance, business, or a related major
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028

Program highlights

• 10-week program with real projects, real responsibility, and real connections
• Work on a team such as Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, or Operations
• Executive Speaker Series — hear directly from the people leading the industry
• Business Segment Overviews — get the full picture of how each part of Greystar works
• Mentor Relationships — build connections that go beyond the summer
• Site Visits — see the work happening in the field, up close
• Community Outreach — give back alongside your team
• Networking Opportunities — meet people across the company
• Final Capstone Project — present what you built, what you learned, and the impact you made

Program dates: June 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027

Pay

$36/hour

Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick time

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.