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Real Estate Acquisition Analyst

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Malvern
 PA
Postal Code
19355
Country
United States

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Description


CubeSmart is currently seeking a Real Estate Acquisition Analyst to join the Investment team at our corporate office in Malvern, PA. The Real Estate Acquisition Analyst will support the company’s investment and external growth initiatives by underwriting self-storage facilities as well as providing market research and support throughout the acquisition and disposition process.


Who we are:

At CubeSmart, we’re intentional about culture. You can experience it everywhere from our mission statement of “genuine care” to our “It’s What’s Inside That Counts” tagline to calling each other “teammates” rather than employees. This spirit fosters a fun and collaborative environment that has resulted in our rapid growth and being recognized amongst the top in our industry. 


CubeSmart’s award-winning team is made up of people who genuinely care. Teammates care about our customers and the life events and/or business needs they are facing. Teammates are passionate, responsible and understanding. The CubeSmart team is made up of people who have a can-do attitude, are committed to their own success and the success of the company, and lead by example. 


If this sounds like a team and culture that matches your personal values and motivations, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Underwriting Acquisition Opportunities (60% of Time)

  • Underwrite opportunities using various methods to value commercial real estate – cap rates, NPVs, IRR’s, etc.
  • Ability to analyze income statements and other financial reports.
  • Understanding of the demand and demographic drivers that are inherent to a successful real estate investment project.
  • Use various resources – internal and external to gather necessary information to value opportunities.

Market Research (15% of Time)

  • Develop and maintain a system to monitor self storage supply in target markets.
  • Utilize numerous systems to research property/ownership information for acquisition opportunities.
  • Provide insight into market dynamics and fundamentals to better target opportunities to create outsized returns.
  • Review potential disposition targets within the owned portfolio to determine opportunities to recycle capital.
  • Depending on the markets and properties, some travel may be required.

Acquisition & Disposition Process Support (15% of Time)

  • Assist with preparation of Investment Committee materials including slides and analysis.
  • Provide support during the due diligence process to make sure all materials are received and help with any issues that arise during the diligence process.

Company Investment & Growth Initiatives (10% of Time)

  • Monitor and maintain a corporate evaluation model which consists of ranking Company real estate assets.
  • Provide support as needed to the Investment Team when looking at other acquisition or investment opportunities.
  • Develop tools and techniques to make screening and the underwriting process more efficient using external systems and Company data.
  • Perform analysis of targeted acquisition opportunities and investment opportunities within the portfolio including comparisons of prior acquisitions to underwriting.
  • Create a more streamlined database for previously acquired and potential acquisition properties and portfolios.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications (including Programs/systems experience)

  • Bachelor’s Degree  
  • Degree with a concentration in finance or real estate preferable
  • Two or more years in commercial real estate or finance role; storage experience is helpful
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Excel and real estate financial modeling
  • Experience with GIS and/or mapping software
  • Thorough understanding of financial statements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • The ability to manage multiple projects at once is a must
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills

CubeSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer; M/F/D/V

 

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Experience


2+ to 5 years


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