Senior Business Operations Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE:A well-capitalized, privately held real estate investment and development firm is adding a Senior Business Analyst to its growing Operations team in Dallas. This is a highly visible, data-driven role that sits at the intersection of compensation modeling, financial analytics, and operational reporting "” supporting senior leadership and partnering cross-functionally across Finance, Accounting, Capital Markets, and Regional Teams.The team has grown rapidly over the past three years and has invested heavily in data warehousing and automation infrastructure. The person stepping into this role will build on that foundation "” not starting from scratch.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Compensation and Incentive ModelingAdminister and automate incentive compensation programs (short-term, long-term, and other plan structures), including maintaining underlying data models and calculationsDevelop and maintain complex compensation models and standardized templates supporting incentive calculations and the annual review cyclePartner with Human Resources to analyze market compensation data and support new hire and internal benchmarkingPresent compensation findings and recommendations to senior leadershipFinancial Planning, Reporting, and Analytics:Partner with the FP&A Director on financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the investment platformSupport cash flow forecasting and capital planning across investments and corporate activitiesLead the annual budgeting process for assigned areas and consolidate cross-functional inputsPrepare portfolio performance summaries for leadership "” trends, variances, risks, and opportunitiesIdeal Requirements:Experience2-5 years in financial planning, operations analytics, compensation analysis, FP&A, or a related finance roleBackgrounds we find compelling: FP&A / financial analytics, operations or strategy roles, Big 4 (Audit, Deals, or Advisory) professionals looking to move out of pure accountingReal estate exposure is preferred but not requiredHigh-potential early-career candidates with a strong analytical foundation will also be consideredSkills and Tools:Strong analytical and critical thinking skills "” able to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop actionable insightsProficiency with reporting, analytics, and data visualization tools (Power BI, QuickBase, OneStream, or equivalent)Working knowledge of dashboard development and database managementPython experience is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills "” comfortable presenting to senior leadershipSelf-starter with a high degree of ownership; able to operate independently in a fast-paced environmentEducation:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field requiredMBA or advanced degree is a plusWHY THIS ROLE:Direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-makingTeam that has intentionally invested in data infrastructure "” you will be working with modern tooling, not spreadsheet archaeologyGenuine opportunity to shape how the function evolves as the platform growsFull-time, on-site in DallasTo be considered or learn more, reach out directly. This search is being managed exclusively through JLF.

Created: 2026-05-09