QuadReal Property Group

Analyst, Investments

Company: QuadReal Property Group

Location: Vancouver BC

Compensation: $90,000 - $102,500 per year

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

The Role

The Analyst, Investments, will report to the Director, Investments and will support QuadReal’s Investments team.  This important role is responsible for contributing to the preparation of financial and market analysis, underwriting models, and presentation materials (written and graphic) to support senior management in its assessment and decision-making regarding acquisitions and dispositions.

Based in Vancouver, BC, the analyst will work extensively with all members of the investment, development, asset management, leasing, and property management teams in carrying out their responsibilities.   

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess acquisition opportunities and prepare financial and cash flow models that include detailed market and comparable analysis, revenue and cost underwriting, JV analysis, financing analysis, scenario and sensitivity analysis.

• Prepare complex financial models in both Argus and Excel to project cashflows and investment returns.

• Participate in the due diligence process including lease and rent roll analysis, site and zoning review, building condition assessments, environmental risk assessment.

• Prepare and write investment memorandums for acquisition and disposition opportunities.

• Conduct extensive research assignments as needed, including but not limited to: detailed portfolio analysis, transactions database, land ownership and entitlements, other areas as needed.

• Complete hold-sell analysis on existing properties, sell-side valuation and exit scenarios to support disposition strategies. 

• Keep track of comparable market transactions across property types and maintain relationships with brokers, market analysts, etc. to foster and maintain market knowledge and data.

• Prepare opportunity summaries and investment memorandums supporting the acquisition and disposition process.

• Maintain data rooms during transactions, by uploading, downloading, deleting, and tracking files. Prepare and organize internal investment team files.

• Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal’s company values and culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• University undergraduate degree, preferably in Commerce/Business Administration (with Real Estate or Finance specialization) or real estate focused graduate degree. 

• AACI, CFA, MBA considered an asset.

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant real estate industry experience working in a real estate company (asset manager or developer), real estate brokerage or advisory firm, appraisal firm, or real estate lender.

Analytical Skills

• Excellent at financial math and analysis, grasping complex issues, and problem solving.

Computer Skills

• Highly functional capabilities in utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Argus experience is extremely beneficial.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

• Superior English writing and oral communication skills

• Ability to develop and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with all personalities

• Ability to exercise discretion and strict confidentiality.

Organizational Sills and Work Habits

• Ability to take initiative and own your responsibilities 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, allocate time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

• Flexible and adaptive to new ideas and constant changes

• Ability to focus on the detail to produce accurate and reliable work product while also grasping the bigger picture

• Possess intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and develop.

• Positive can do working attitude

Compensation

• $90,000 - $102,500 per year

Why QuadReal Property Group

• Promotes career development and learning

• Exposure to industry-leading professionals

• Strong value on environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

• Collaborative, respectful, and supportive work environment

How to Apply

Visit QuadReal’s website to apply: Careers