Acquisition Analyst - Associate

Company Overview

Founded in 2002, Harvest Properties is a leading full service commercial real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring, developing, managing and financing commercial property, primarily through joint-venture investments in Northern California. Harvest Properties strives to generate attractive returns for its financial partners and provide creative real estate solutions and outstanding service. Harvest Properties’ portfolio comprises approximately eight million square feet of office, industrial, R&D, life-science, residential and retail properties in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Position Summary

The Acquisition Analyst / Associate will play an active role in evaluating, underwriting, and transacting a range of investment opportunities in the Bay Area, utilizing sophisticated financial models and ARGUS software. The individual will be part of an open, collaborative, and flexible workplace, supporting and working directly with the acquisitions team and Partners of the firm in all aspects of real estate investing.

Primary Responsibilities

Preparation and review of financial analyses for prospective real estate investments including detailed cash flow projections, market and property due diligence, financing, and partnership structuring across all asset classes 
Assemble and review basic property information, leases/rent roll analyses, market and economic research, legal documentation, and other applicable information for various deals and investment markets 
Participate in weekly investment committee meetings regarding potential acquisitions 
Actively communicate with investment sales and leasing brokerage community, business partners, lenders, and consultants 
Prepare detailed investment memoranda, including a strategic business plan, for potential investors 
Coordinate and manage due diligence and closing processes with legal counsel and external consultants 
Analyze and report on the financial performance of existing assets, with a developing role in asset management 
Assist in the loan origination and refinance process

Competency / Skills

High level of proficiency in Excel and experience in ARGUS preferred
Experience with complex financial modeling, including cash flow models, sensitivity tables, debt and equity waterfall structures, and other financial analyses required to evaluate and pursue commercial real estate opportunities
In-depth understanding of real estate investment factors and valuations, coupled with a general understanding of finance, accounting, leasing, and capital markets terms and concepts
Extremely strong quantitative and analytical skills with an attention to detail
Well-developed written and verbal skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task
Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact/build relationships within the real estate community and grow within an entrepreneurial and thriving investment organization

BS/BA required with a preferred focus in business, mathematics, real estate, finance, computer science, or accounting

2-4 years of relevant commercial real estate or finance experience, with experience on the principal side preferred
Ideal candidate will have a long-term dedication and interest in real estate with a specific focus on the Bay Area 

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Competent in ARGUS
Ability to use other software programs as required

N/A

Must have the ability to problem solve
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, some bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching. It requires effective eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment. It also requires the ability to speak, hear, to use hands and fingers to feel and handle or operate controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and kneel.