Real Estate Analyst (LATAM/SA)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position:Commercial Real Estate Operations AnalystSalary:$2,000 – $2,500 USD/monthWorking Hours: 9-5 PSTType:Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Remote
About the Role
We are looking for aCommercial Real Estate Operations Analystto support financial analysis, underwriting, and deal coordination for U.S. commercial real estate transactions. You’ll work closely with the operations team, helping analyze property financials, prepare models, and manage transaction documents from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Underwriting
* Build and maintainExcel-based underwriting modelsfor retail investment properties
Build and maintainExcel-based underwriting modelsfor retail investment properties
* Analyze propertyP&Ls and financial statements, normalizing them into underwriting templates
Analyze propertyP&Ls and financial statements, normalizing them into underwriting templates
* Create and maintainrent rollsbased on lease documentation
Create and maintainrent rollsbased on lease documentation
* Review leases and extract key financial and contractual information
Review leases and extract key financial and contractual information
Transaction & Deal Support
* Assist with transaction execution fromlisting through closing
Assist with transaction execution fromlisting through closing
* Draft and prepare key transaction documents, including:Listing agreementsLetters of Intent (LOIs)Representation agreementsEstoppel certificates
Draft and prepare key transaction documents, including:
* Listing agreements
Listing agreements
* Letters of Intent (LOIs)
Letters of Intent (LOIs)
* Representation agreements
Representation agreements
* Estoppel certificates
Estoppel certificates
* Customize brokerage templates for specific deals
Customize brokerage templates for specific deals
* Support document coordination between buyers, sellers, and brokers
Support document coordination between buyers, sellers, and brokers
* Maintain organized transaction documentation throughout the escrow process
Maintain organized transaction documentation throughout the escrow process
Operational Support
* Support theDirector of Brokerage Operationswith deal workflow and documentation
Support theDirector of Brokerage Operationswith deal workflow and documentation
* Ensure underwriting and transaction materials areaccurate, complete, and well organized
Ensure underwriting and transaction materials areaccurate, complete, and well organized
* Help improve internal deal processes and operational efficiency
Help improve internal deal processes and operational efficiency
* Handle bothanalytical work and structured administrative tasksas needed
Handle bothanalytical work and structured administrative tasksas needed
* Document underwriting assumptions and help evaluateNOI, cap rates, and deal viability
Document underwriting assumptions and help evaluateNOI, cap rates, and deal viability
* Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or potential issues in financial data
Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or potential issues in financial data
Requirements
* AdvancedExcel skillsand financial analysis ability
AdvancedExcel skillsand financial analysis ability
* Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Clear written communication
Clear written communication
* Ability to workU.S. business hours
Ability to workU.S. business hours
Preferred:experience in commercial real estate underwriting, transaction support, or lease analysis
Ideal Candidate
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Takes ownership and works independently
Takes ownership and works independently
* Comfortable with bothfinancial and operational tasks
Comfortable with bothfinancial and operational tasks
* Interested in long-term experience in U.S. commercial real estate
Interested in long-term experience in U.S. commercial real estate
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 588 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →