At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

As a Strategy Associate, you’ll work closely with the Analytics team to deliver business solutions that drive enterprise value for Cortland. By engaging diverse projects, you will gain exposure to all departments in the firm and will work closely with leadership to execute high-value projects and initiatives. This dynamic role enables you to develop a well-rounded skill set that translates to leadership positions through deep understanding of the business.

• Develop insightful, data-driven analyses to guide key business decisions, and present findings to stakeholders with clarity and confidence, translating complex insights into actionable strategies
• Interpret the implications of your analyses and provide digestible, actionable recommendations for business leaders
• Lead or contribute insight to projects ranging from operational platform analysis to digital transformation efforts across the business
• Work with teams across departments to address business needs, foster alignment, and support strategic decision-making
• Build and refine scaling models that support growth objectives and long-term planning for the firm
• Contribute to digital transformation projects by analyzing existing processes, identifying automation opportunities, and supporting the integration of digital tools
• Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and industry standards to inform project strategies and provide context for analyses
• Identify areas of improvement within current business processes and propose data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Track and evaluate KPIs to assess the success of projects and suggest adjustments as needed to drive optimal results
• Prepare detailed documentation and reports that clearly communicate the results of analyses and recommendations for business stakeholders 

• 2+ years of experience in management consulting, banking, or internal strategy organization; Real estate experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a talent for turning ambiguity into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong grasp of business metrics, market dynamics, and reporting tools, paired with a curiosity to learn new analytical methodologies and business intelligence technologies.
• Skilled in Python, SQL, and working with large datasets; expertise in financial modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint for creating high-impact deliverables

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.