Amherst College
The Amherst Group’s companies are comprised of leading real‑estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow‑to‑evolve real‑estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. With over 1,000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single‑family assets, acquiring, renovating and leasing more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash‑flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own and finance the assets including property management, portfolio management and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single‑family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage‑backed securities and commercial real‑estate lending. Over its 25‑year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, leveraging data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long‑term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
Amherst Overview Amherst is a vertically integrated real‑estate investment, development, and operating platform, offering solutions across the U.S. real‑estate capital stack, including single‑family residential (SFR), mortgage‑backed securities (MBS), and commercial real‑estate (CRE). It’s headquartered in Austin, TX and New York, NY, with regional global offices located in India and Costa Rica. Underpinned by proprietary technology, battle‑tested data and mortgage models, and a deep understanding of U.S. real‑estate markets, Amherst’s platform seeks to provide investors a more efficient model to price, finance and manage real‑estate with turnkey execution capabilities across the firm’s debt and equity strategies in the public and private residential, commercial and mortgage‑backed securities markets.
Department / Role Overview: Merchant Banking – Portfolio Management The Amherst Merchant Banking business unit oversees investment management activities for Amherst, including raising new debt and equity capital, forming new ventures, acquiring and disposing of homes, and managing the portfolio investments. The unit collaborates closely with Development and Operator units to deliver a fully integrated platform.
Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics We are seeking a Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics to serve as a strategic, cross‑functional leader within Amherst’s investment and operations ecosystem. This highly visible, high‑impact role sits at the intersection of Data Science, Asset Management, Fund Finance and Investor Relations, ensuring data‑driven insights directly shape pricing, capital allocation and fund‑level strategy. The VP will translate complex analytical outputs into clear narratives and partner with senior leadership to drive performance across the portfolio.
Job Description (Role & Responsibilities)
Own Portfolio Performance & Insights:
Develop a deep understanding of all performance levers across the P&L—from rent growth and renewal strategy to operating expenses, capex and economic NOI.
Convert asset‑ and portfolio‑level data into actionable recommendations for optimizing revenue, reducing cost and improving long‑term asset economics.
Drive Forecasting, Modeling and Strategy:
Partner with Data Science to refine asset cash‑flow and portfolio forecasting tools, ensuring outputs are accurate, decision‑useful and strategically aligned.
Lead portfolio forecasting, scenario testing and sensitivity analysis to inform capital allocation, fund strategy and pricing decisions.
Enhance Asset Management Decision‑Making:
Collaborate with Asset Management to design and operationalize data‑driven strategies for pricing, renewals, expense optimisation and operational performance.
Establish frameworks and KPIs that connect on‑the‑ground operations to portfolio‑level financial outcomes.
Lead Reporting & Performance Communication:
Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, investors and cross‑functional partners.
Translate analytical conclusions into clear, compelling narratives that support fund strategy, investor communication and IC processes.
Strengthen Data & Analytics Infrastructure:
Work closely with BI and Technology to improve data quality, accessibility and visualization tools.
Champion analytics best practices and drive adoption of improved dashboards, models and performance measurement systems.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree and MBA/CA/CFA with financial markets understanding a plus.
Experience: 6+ years in real‑estate investment management, portfolio strategy, financial analytics or a related field. Experience in SFR preferred.
Technical: Advanced modeling and analytical capabilities with the ability to connect quantitative outputs to business decisions. Prior experience using Tableau, Python and SQL preferred.
Excellent communicator who can simplify complexity and influence senior leaders.
Proven experience navigating cross‑functional teams.
Leadership mindset with the ability to both set strategy and dive into details.
Qualifying candidates may be asked to complete: Excel modeling tests, data visualization tests and personality tests.
Amherst’s Core Values
Culture & Conduct: Positive attitude with high integrity. Agile in adapting to a dynamic environment with emerging datapoints. We do the right thing the right way and are accountable for our actions.
Client‑Centricity & Business Acumen: Strong team player, multiple internal/external stakeholders management.
Communication & Connectivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and management. Collaboration – We align, contribute and win together.
Execution & Delivery: Self‑starter, proactive, motivated, driven personality, excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Agility – We are nimble and responsive.
Community – We empower and support people to create a sense of belonging for all.
Our Full‑time Employee Benefits Include
A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401(k) match
Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
Employer‑paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
Professional career development and reimbursement
Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks paid parental leave
Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons
Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.
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Amherst Overview Amherst is a vertically integrated real‑estate investment, development, and operating platform, offering solutions across the U.S. real‑estate capital stack, including single‑family residential (SFR), mortgage‑backed securities (MBS), and commercial real‑estate (CRE). It’s headquartered in Austin, TX and New York, NY, with regional global offices located in India and Costa Rica. Underpinned by proprietary technology, battle‑tested data and mortgage models, and a deep understanding of U.S. real‑estate markets, Amherst’s platform seeks to provide investors a more efficient model to price, finance and manage real‑estate with turnkey execution capabilities across the firm’s debt and equity strategies in the public and private residential, commercial and mortgage‑backed securities markets.
Department / Role Overview: Merchant Banking – Portfolio Management The Amherst Merchant Banking business unit oversees investment management activities for Amherst, including raising new debt and equity capital, forming new ventures, acquiring and disposing of homes, and managing the portfolio investments. The unit collaborates closely with Development and Operator units to deliver a fully integrated platform.
Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics We are seeking a Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics to serve as a strategic, cross‑functional leader within Amherst’s investment and operations ecosystem. This highly visible, high‑impact role sits at the intersection of Data Science, Asset Management, Fund Finance and Investor Relations, ensuring data‑driven insights directly shape pricing, capital allocation and fund‑level strategy. The VP will translate complex analytical outputs into clear narratives and partner with senior leadership to drive performance across the portfolio.
Job Description (Role & Responsibilities)
Own Portfolio Performance & Insights:
Develop a deep understanding of all performance levers across the P&L—from rent growth and renewal strategy to operating expenses, capex and economic NOI.
Convert asset‑ and portfolio‑level data into actionable recommendations for optimizing revenue, reducing cost and improving long‑term asset economics.
Drive Forecasting, Modeling and Strategy:
Partner with Data Science to refine asset cash‑flow and portfolio forecasting tools, ensuring outputs are accurate, decision‑useful and strategically aligned.
Lead portfolio forecasting, scenario testing and sensitivity analysis to inform capital allocation, fund strategy and pricing decisions.
Enhance Asset Management Decision‑Making:
Collaborate with Asset Management to design and operationalize data‑driven strategies for pricing, renewals, expense optimisation and operational performance.
Establish frameworks and KPIs that connect on‑the‑ground operations to portfolio‑level financial outcomes.
Lead Reporting & Performance Communication:
Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, investors and cross‑functional partners.
Translate analytical conclusions into clear, compelling narratives that support fund strategy, investor communication and IC processes.
Strengthen Data & Analytics Infrastructure:
Work closely with BI and Technology to improve data quality, accessibility and visualization tools.
Champion analytics best practices and drive adoption of improved dashboards, models and performance measurement systems.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree and MBA/CA/CFA with financial markets understanding a plus.
Experience: 6+ years in real‑estate investment management, portfolio strategy, financial analytics or a related field. Experience in SFR preferred.
Technical: Advanced modeling and analytical capabilities with the ability to connect quantitative outputs to business decisions. Prior experience using Tableau, Python and SQL preferred.
Excellent communicator who can simplify complexity and influence senior leaders.
Proven experience navigating cross‑functional teams.
Leadership mindset with the ability to both set strategy and dive into details.
Qualifying candidates may be asked to complete: Excel modeling tests, data visualization tests and personality tests.
Amherst’s Core Values
Culture & Conduct: Positive attitude with high integrity. Agile in adapting to a dynamic environment with emerging datapoints. We do the right thing the right way and are accountable for our actions.
Client‑Centricity & Business Acumen: Strong team player, multiple internal/external stakeholders management.
Communication & Connectivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and management. Collaboration – We align, contribute and win together.
Execution & Delivery: Self‑starter, proactive, motivated, driven personality, excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Agility – We are nimble and responsive.
Community – We empower and support people to create a sense of belonging for all.
Our Full‑time Employee Benefits Include
A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401(k) match
Flexible PTO including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
Employer‑paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
Professional career development and reimbursement
Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks paid parental leave
Backup childcare offered through Bright Horizons
Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.
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