Retail Acquisitions Analyst

Fast growing real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of multifamily and retail real estate properties across the Western United States. Highly active company with a strong deal pipeline.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen potential joint venture and direct investments in potential ground up and existing assets to determine fit with the company with an emphasis on Retail shopping centers and single-tenant-net-lease investments.
• Prepare financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities via financial modeling, analysis of cash flows, and application of valuation methods using Excel.
• Perform market research for capital market conditions, submarkets and properties. Based on the research, recommend and implement assumptions for models as well as prepare periodic presentations.
• Generate investment memoranda for deal pipeline meetings and investment committee.
• Coordinate due diligence and closing process including third party reports, property level information and debt financing.
• Sporadic market and property visits nationwide.
• Portfolio management of existing investments as needed and including value add opportunities, investment/quarterly monitoring and hold-sell recommendations.
• Communicate with real estate brokers to receive offering summaries and schedule property tours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Real Estate or Economics. MBA preferred, but not required.
• 2+ plus years of real estate analysis / underwriting / valuation experience.
• EXPERIENCE WITH GROUND UP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IS HIGHLY DESIRED.
• Ability to underwrite a broad range of asset classes with an emphasis on Retail
• Advanced level skills using financial models in Excel. Argus is preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing and verbal skills with the capacity to convey observations into supportable conclusions and recommendations.
• Self-motivated, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to succeed in an entrepreneurial and small, dynamic team environment and proactively take on additional tasks and responsibilities that may arise.