Analyst US Real Estate Debt Investments

Job Description

• Analyze, underwrite, structure, and prepare investment memorandums for new investment opportunities across property types
• Conduct market research leveraging external databases, discussions with market participants, and internal research tools to support investment opportunities across multiple markets and asset classes
• Create and maintain detailed cashflow and valuation models for new investment opportunities
• Interpret financial analysis results and identify key investment merits and risks
• Conduct thorough due diligence of investment documents, third-party reports, market data, and legal documentation to support new loan origination
• Assist in the monitoring and management of existing investments including construction draw process
• Assist in preparing portfolio strategies
• Monitor and update investment pipeline
• Works as a real estate team member and provides support, assistance, and back-up to other team members
• Stay current on functional, organizational, industry, market, political and economic events that impact analyst responsibilities and real estate investments internationally
• Actively adhere to compliance and risk management policies in addition to participating in business continuity planning

• Education – Undergraduate university degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Business or a related field.
• Experience – 0-3 years of industry experience underwriting commercial real estate mortgages, in an institutional environment, with a solid understanding of the real estate industry.
• Analytical – Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to construct complex financial models; detail-oriented and proficient in handling and analyzing complicated data sets; be resourceful in seeking and consolidating information from a variety of sources. Able to grasp complex issues and the bigger picture and problem solve.
• Communication – Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to produce concise and effective communication materials and tactfully present results that articulate key themes and messages to all levels in the organization.
• Organization – Must be able to take initiative and take ownership of projects to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid and dynamic work environment dedicated to excellence; ability to prioritize multiple demands, plan and allocate time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; flexible and adaptive to new ideas and constant changes; ability to produce accurate and reliable work product while also grasping the bigger picture; possess intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and develop.
• Software – Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of Argus Enterprise a plus.
• Relationship – Must be extremely proactive with the ability to develop and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with all personalities; ability to exercise discretion and strict confidentiality; ability to identify, anticipate and address stakeholders’ needs.
• Values – Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.