Analyst (Real Estate)

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others. We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and many other locations. In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks. We are looking for an Analyst to join our Real Estate Department team. Your main tasks will be: • Real Estate Market & Investment Analysis: conduct research on real estate markets in the US, Latvia, and other countries, including collecting and updating data on property prices, rental rates, taxes, market dynamics, and yields. Monitor key economic drivers (FX rates, inflation, interest rates, regulations), prepare comparative analytical reports, and evaluate potential investment projects through market assessment, model assumptions review, scenario analysis, and investment feasibility; • Asset Valuation & Portfolio Management: analyze the company’s existing real estate portfolio, assessing profitability, payback periods, and operating expenses. Support decisions related to asset acquisition, disposal, leasing, or redevelopment. Calculate ROI, IRR, and other performance indicators, and maintain dashboards tracking portfolio metrics; • Financial Modeling: build and maintain financial models for real estate assets, including revenue, cost, and return projections. Prepare scenario-based calculations to support strategic decision-making; • Reporting & Cross-Functional Communication: prepare monthly and quarterly reports for senior management. Collaborate with internal real estate teams, as well as legal, accounting, and finance departments, and external advisors on transactions and valuations. Develop presentations for internal and external stakeholders; • Supporting Investment & Strategic Decisions: provide data-driven insights and recommendations for investment opportunities, asset optimization, and long-term portfolio strategy based on comprehensive financial and market analysis. We expect from you: • 3–5 years of experience as an analyst, preferably in investments, real estate, or development, with the ability to analyze assets across multiple countries (experience with the US and Latvia is a plus); • Strong financial and investment analysis skills, including understanding of financial statements, cash-flow modeling, and key metrics such as ROI, IRR, NPV, and DCF; • Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (financial models, scenarios, formulas, pivot tables, data visualization) and basic skills in Power BI, Google Data Studio, or Tableau; • Knowledge of real estate transactions, taxation, and leasing specifics across different jurisdictions; • Experience preparing analytical reports and presentations for management (proficiency in PowerPoint, Canva, or similar tools); • English level B2 or higher (C1 preferred) for analyzing international sources and preparing reports; • Russian level C1+; • Ability to work with databases, CRM, and ERP systems. What do we offer: • REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time; • Vacation 28 calendar days per year; • 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave; • Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company; • 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings; • Corporate discount for English lessons; • ​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children); • ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years; • Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. Sounds good? Join us now! Apply tot his job