Description
Position Title: Analyst / Associate
Location: Los Angeles Headquarters
Position Reports to: VP of Acquisitions
FLSA Status: Exempt
EEO Code: Professionals
JOB SUMMARY:
Real Estate Private Equity Firm is seeking an Analyst / Associate to support the continue growth of its West LA office. The firm invests capital via its discretionary fund vehicles with a primary focus on opportunistic and value-add strategies across all property types, managing over $2 billion in AUM on behalf of three discretionary funds and several joint ventures.
The Analyst / Associate plays an important role in supporting the evaluation and execution of acquisitions and developments alongside senior management. This involves all aspects of the real estate investment process including financial analysis, market research, due diligence, financing, business plan development, and closing.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models utilizing Excel and Argus for acquisition and development projects that incorporate various scenarios and sensitivity analyses
- Assist in negotiations with lenders and investors through the analysis of various capital structures and cash flow distribution waterfalls
- Perform in-depth research of markets, comps, and development sites
- Review offering memorandums, tour properties, and interface with brokers
- Prepare presentations and materials for the investment committee, investors, and lenders
- Manage due diligence, including the analysis and review of market data, financial statements, development budgets, 3rd party reports, and legal documentation
- Coordinate closings of transactions and correspondence between internal departments and external parties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent undergraduate record
- 1-3 years of work experience in either a transaction-oriented real estate role (private equity, acquisitions, development, structured finance, investment sales) or advanced financial role (investment banking, management consulting, Big 4 accounting)
- Basic knowledge of real estate finance, valuation, and capital markets
- An aptitude for financial modeling, research, and underwriting of investments
- Experience with Argus is preferred, but not required
- Strong critical thinking with resourceful problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and pride in their work
- Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams
- Thoughtful presentation and communication skills with the ability to think like an investor and articulate assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations from their analysis
- The ability to positively represent the company in the market and with third parties
Job Sectors
Experience
1+ to 2 years
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