Title: Investments Analyst

Reports To: Associate, Investments

Work Type: 4 days a week in office 

Position Summary: The Investments Analyst is responsible for preparing financial models, co-leading due diligence process, contributing to budgeting functions, providing regular internal reporting, and preparing Investment Proposals for potential acquisitions and dispositions across Canada. This role will provide the opportunity to gain transactional experience, from deal structuring, to assessing investment/disposition opportunities.

To excel in this role, strong communication & time management skills, relationship management abilities, and a well-rounded understanding of financial analysis, due diligence processes, and market & industry trends are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare NOI analysis, IRR analysis, and Yield analysis for potential acquisitions and dispositions.
• Underwrite and build financial models for acquisitions and dispositions within Canada.
• Analyze gaps in preliminary due diligence materials and financial models, raising relevant issues to management.
• Provide analytical support for various studies and analysis for Senior Analyst, Investments.
• Provide support on managing various projects including cross department oversight.
• Prepare Investment Proposals and Disposition Proposals as directed by management.
• Obtain and review Information Memorandums from Brokers or Vendors.
• Review and stay up to date on market research and industry trends in target markets.
• Manage and provide support to Due Diligence team as requested.
• Prepare summaries and analysis for inbound and outbound Letter of Intent and Agreements of Purchase and Sale, as directed by management.
• Monitor and obtain due diligence signoffs and operating & capital expenditure budgets from Vice Presidents and Managing Directors of various departments.
• Administer and ensure third party consultants meet due diligence timelines.
• Monitor and oversee the budgeting and due diligence process through closing and escalate any unresolved issues to management.
• Investigate issues raised in Due Diligence, and provide inline recommendations.
• Assist in financial analysis and evaluation of asset level performance and individual asset plans / corporate level strategies.
• Assist in preparing the annual Strategic Review for Board of Directors.
• Build financial models from scratch, and improve existing models that assist in evaluating opportunities and provide guidance for capital allocations decisions.
• Prepare presentations that effectively consolidate and communicate the results of complex analysis to C-level management.
• Operationalize strategic insights and support execution of strategic plans through working with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Procurement, Operations, and Accounting.
• Provide financial support to the Development team, including maintaining condominium and multi-residential proformas to evaluate financial opportunities.
• Analyze and manage intensification projects.
• Help build dashboards and conduct portfolio analysis.
• Assist with additional duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate or Accounting.
• 0–1-year experience in real estate, corporate development, transaction advisory, corporate finance or in a related field.
• Interest in Real Estate, Finance, and/or transactional based task & projects.
• Proficient in building financial models, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to distill and present information effectively.
• Strong financial analytic skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Detail oriented with ability to work constructively and collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• CFA designation, or nearing completion of designation, is considered a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Base Salary between $60,000 - $80,000
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits 
• Employee Savings Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Learning & Professional Development