Sr. Development Analyst Terrace Group
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT TERRACE GROUP HOLDINGS:
Terrace Group Holdings is a Los Angelesbased real estate development firm focused exclusively on ground-up Class A self-storage assets in California. The firm sources entitles and builds climate-controlled storage facilities across Southern Californias highest-barrier markets.
TGH currently has approximately $50 million of self-storage development under construction in Southern California with a pipeline targeting $60 million or more of new development annually. The firms strategy combines disciplined site selection deep municipal entitlement expertise and hands-on development execution to deliver outsized risk-adjusted returns in a sector undergoing rapid institutional consolidation.
TGH is a lean founder-led organization where every team member has a direct line to decision-making and a tangible impact on the trajectory of the business.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Terrace Group Holdings is seeking a Development Analyst to join its team at the earliest stage of the firms growth. This is a foundational hire an opportunity to help build a companys systems and deal pipeline from the ground up alongside the founding team.
The Development Analyst will play a central role in the firms growth; sourcing and underwriting new opportunities conducting zoning and market analysis managing broker relationships and producing the investment-quality deliverables required to advance deals from identification through investment committee approval.
- BA/BS degree in Urban Planning Real Estate Finance Architecture or related field
- 13 years of experience in real estate development investment analysis land use planning or commercial brokerage
- Demonstrated financial modeling and underwriting experience including proficiency in Excel
- Familiarity with zoning codes land use regulations and municipal planning and entitlement processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with brokers city officials consultants and internal stakeholders
- Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a lean high-growth environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general comfort with technology platforms
- Must be fluent in using AI tools and large language models (LLMs) with the ability to proactively apply them to research analysis drafting and workflow efficiency
Preferred
- Direct experience in self-storage or industrial development
- Existing broker relationships and demonstrated ability to generate deal flow through outreach
- Familiarity with CoStar LoopNet Crexi or similar deal sourcing and market research platforms
- Experience with municipal GIS systems and zoning research tools
- Competitive base salary and benefits commensurate with experience
- This role is based in Los Angeles CA and requires full-time in-office presence
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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