Real Estate Analyst

Real Estate private equity firm headquartered in Philadelphia with investments throughout the U.S. is seeking a highly-motivated and talented senior analyst to join its investment team.  The individual will be actively involved in acquisitions, dispositions and asset / portfolio management.  The firm’s portfolio includes office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties.  The successful candidate must be detail-focused, able to interface with senior management and thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

Create and/or modify complex cash flow projections with certainty of correctness for new and existing assets using Argus and Excel

Continually update fund models– fund models include aggregate property cash flows and contain metrics including Gross and Net IRR and Equity Multiple calculations with post-acquisition financings and use of a credit facility

Oversee and review work completed by other capital markets analysts to ensure accuracy

Assist in the due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions including comprehensive review of leases, property agreements, budgets and operating statements

Support the asset management team in preparing budgets and annual property business plans

Prepare comprehensive memorandums for presentation to the firm’s investment committee on new acquisitions and sales of existing investments

Assist in transitioning new acquisitions to in-house property management, leasing, accounting and construction teams and work with these teams on an on-going basis to maximize the value of the firm’s investments

Assist in the preparation of quarterly investment reports to senior management

Keep current on market trends / dynamics where the firm has existing investments and in markets the firm is targeting

 

 

 

 

Qualifications/Requirement:

 

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills

Superior oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to calculate complex IRRs and equity multiples

Detailed understanding of fund waterfall mechanics including GP Promote, GP catch-up, hurdle rates, etc.

Ability to handle multiple, concurrent complex assignments with moderate supervision

Demonstrated progressive history of achievement

High-energy, detail-focused individual with unquestionable integrity

Thorough understanding of investment fund economics

Pro-active, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong focus on meeting deadlines

Ability to work independently and collaboratively and thrive in a result-oriented environment

 

  

 

Experience/Education:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Math, Business, or Economics with an understanding of Commercial Real Estate strategies

Mastery of Argus and Microsoft Office Suite

2+ years of exceptional performance with a private equity real estate investment firm

4+ years of financial modeling experience

VBA writing experience preferred

Master’s or MBA degree preferred