Entry Level - Financial Analyst

Smart Capital Center operates at the intersection of AI, finance, and real estate, building a platform that automates underwriting, financial analysis, and asset management for institutional investors. Our clients include leading firms such as JLL, Pacific Life, and KeyBank. We’re looking for a Junior Financial Analyst who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with AI tools daily to support financial workflows, data analysis, and client operations. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving startup where you’ll gain real exposure to real estate finance, financial modeling, and AI-driven systems. What You’ll Do • Analyze and reconcile real estate financial data using our platform • Support clients in managing and understanding their investment data and reports • Use AI tools and automation to improve financial workflows and efficiency • Work with large datasets in Excel/Google Sheets to identify issues and insights • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve platform accuracy and usability • Gain exposure to underwriting, asset management, and financial analysis What We’re Looking For • Background in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field • Strong skills in Excel / Google Sheets and working with data • High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking • Daily user of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) or strong interest in using AI for analysis and productivity • Comfortable learning new systems and working in a tech-driven environment • Strong work ethic (work hard, play hard) and high ownership mindset • Growth-focused and able to move fast in a startup environment Why Join Smart Capital Center • Real responsibility from day one — work directly on client data and financial workflows • Fast-paced, Silicon Valley-style startup environment • Learn quickly across finance, real estate, and AI systems • Work with top-tier real estate and financial institutions Learn more https//smartcapitalcenter.com Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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