Homes Associate

About the Role

The Associate serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (CLAO), supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, business growth, operational improvement, and cross-functional execution. The role works across functions including Mortgage, Title, Legal, Talent, Family Office, and other corporate and operating businesses to evaluate opportunities, solve complex business problems, and drive high-priority initiatives from strategy through implementation. The Associate acts as a key connector across the organization, partnering with senior leaders and functional teams to develop data-driven recommendations, improve business processes, and execute strategic priorities. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to operate effectively across a broad range of business initiatives and rapidly changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer on high-priority strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide projects.
• Analyze complex business issues, develop recommendations, and translate analysis into actionable strategies for executive decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business cases, financial analyses, and other materials to support leadership decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, customer capture, profitability, and enterprise value across business units.
• Support the evaluation and execution of new business opportunities, market expansion initiatives, partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Conduct market, operational, and financial analysis to evaluate strategic opportunities and inform investment and business decisions.

Operational Improvement

• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve workflows, and enhance coordination across corporate and operating functions.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms to improve visibility, accountability, and execution.
• Evaluate existing business practices and develop recommendations to improve scalability, efficiency, and performance.
• Lead special projects across the organization in response to evolving business priorities and opportunities.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments, business units, and senior stakeholders.
• Establish project objectives, workstreams, timelines, and deliverables, and drive initiatives through successful completion.
• Facilitate collaboration across corporate functions and operating businesses to resolve issues and execute strategic priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with equivalent relevant experience encouraged to apply.
• Experience:
• 0-2 years of professional/internship experience in consulting, finance, business operations, strategy, or a related field.
• Experience working on academic, professional, or extracurricular projects involving analysis, problem solving, or project management preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information and develop recommendations.
• Demonstrated business acumen and interest in understanding how businesses operate and grow.
• Adaptability and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Work Availability

• Must be available to work on-site Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
• Expected to work approximately 40-50 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust hours as business needs require.
• This is a high exposure, fast-paced role that may require extended hours based on business needs, project deadlines, and executive priorities.

Physical Demands

• While performing this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; sit; use a computer; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options

Time Off & Life Balance

• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Leave of Absence Programs

Family & Lifestyle

• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• New Home & Employee Discounts
• Pet Perks, Travel Assistance, & More