Senior Financial Analyst at RMR Group in Newton, MA

Summary: RMR Group is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company specializing in commercial real estate. The Senior Financial Analyst will analyze and optimize a nationwide portfolio of senior living assets, providing financial, operational, and market analysis to support strategic decision-making and enhance asset values. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition, disposition, and operator transition opportunities, while supporting origination, development, and repositioning efforts through underwriting, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modeling - Conduct valuation analyses using DCF models and capitalization‑rate–driven valuation techniques - Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and materials for senior leadership, investors, and internal stakeholders, summarizing financial performance, market intelligence, and investment recommendations highlighting key trends, risks, and value‑creation opportunities - Analyze portfolio performance by reviewing tenant/operator financial statements, statistical reporting, and key performance indicators, and conduct variance analysis on budgets, forecasts, and actual results to identify trends, performance drivers, risks, and operational improvement opportunities across senior living assets - Ensure accurate and timely preparation and delivery of standard weekly, monthly, and quarterly market and operations reporting - Track and report on long‑term portfolio and community-specific projects - Perform market research and competitive benchmarking to evaluate senior living community performance and inform operational and investment strategies - Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to enhance reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making - Monitor compliance with lease agreements, management contracts, and operator obligations across senior housing assets - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including asset management, development, finance, and leadership—to support strategic initiatives and optimize portfolio performance - Participate in meetings and follow-up between Asset Management and operators as needed - Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis to support asset management and investment objectives Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required, minimum 3.0 GPA, with preferred course of study in real estate, finance, business, or a related field - 3+ years of relevant experience in asset management, investment analysis, or operations within real estate, with a preference for relevant knowledge in the senior living industry - Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, analyze, and report on varied quantitative and qualitative hotel metrics - Strong financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience building acquisition and operating models - Experience with property-level financial statements and complex pro forma models - Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on varied quantitative and qualitative metrics - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Independent, creative, resourceful, and shows strong initiative - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and results-driven - Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-centered environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with industry benchmarks such as NOI margin ranges, occupancy norms, staffing ratios, and cost drivers is a plus - Experience with PowerBI, advanced analytics tools and AI a plus - Experience with legal documents (JVAs, Loan Agreements, PSAs, etc.) is a plus Required Skills: Financial Modeling, Excel, Real Estate Asset Management, Investment Analysis, Senior Living Industry Knowledge, Property-Level Financial Statements, Pro Forma Modeling, Quantitative, Qualitative Metrics Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, Legal Document Familiarity Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life & Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA), 401(k) Plan with Employer Match, Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, Matching Gift Program, Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance