Fengate Asset Management
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Reporting to Senior Vice President, Investments, the successful candidate will fill the full-time position of Analyst, Real Estate Investments in Toronto. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the acquisition and disposition of a wide range of core, development, and value-add investments in major Canadian cities.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the development, interpretation, and communication of financial models underpinning new and existing land acquisitions related to future development and construction projects
- Support the preparation of valuation models for ground-up development projects or repositioning of existing properties (including working with a cross-functional team to compile and analyze operational assumptions, development costs, market research, risk & returns analysis and other topics as required to develop a strong business case for each proposed project)
- Provide key strategic insights through the use of quantitative and qualitative data (on a location and market-level basis) to inform land acquisitions, development, and project repositioning
- Improve upon current, and develop new, tools and templates to streamline and standardize the project evaluation process
- Present findings in clear, compelling, and professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, detailing development feasibility, opportunities, risks, etc
- Actively track and report on the progress, timing, and updates on all pipeline projects
- Participate in various internal development and investment related meetings
- Provide a wide-range of financial and real estate focused analytical support as required to support the Investments platform
- Generate various analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management and other various stakeholders (board of directors, partners, consultants, etc.) to support strategic decision making
Key Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate is highly organized with a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, a high level of business maturity and solid decision-making skills
- University degree in architecture, planning, real-estate development, or business / finance with a real estate emphasis
- The ideal individual will possess 3 years of varied real estate experience
- Experience in preparing detailed and professional investment recommendation presentations / reports
- Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
- Must be self-starter, a strategic thinker and have a service-oriented attitude that will encourage continuous improvement of service and performance
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity that will gain the trust and respect of staff and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize in a demanding, high paced environment
- Ability to formally articulate and present data as requested
Characteristics:
The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
- Integrity – Adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
- Confident with Low Ego in Balance – Decisive, yet inclusive. Has the confidence to engage others and challenge and defend positions in a respectful way
- Resilient and Adaptable – Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, competitive environment where change is a constant. Anticipates and adapts to change while maintaining focus on delivering target performance
- Engaged, Persuasive Communicator – Actively listens, checks understanding, and uses language and tone appropriate for the audience. Possesses strong self-awareness and ability to respond to others in an emotionally intelligent way
- Innovative – Proactively generates creative solutions and brings innovative ideas to the table
Core Fengate Competencies:
- Business Focus and Strategic Thinking: You display an understanding of Fengate’s as well as the investment project’s business and strategy. You recognize and reinforce how Fengate differentiates itself in the marketplace
- Teamwork and Collaboration: You are approachable and supportive of team members and go above and beyond normal duties to make the team and Fengate successful. You actively participate in team activities and projects
- Driving for Results: You take initiative to manage your work and performance and do not require close supervision. You consistently produce high quality output
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: You recognize challenges and opportunities and determine whether action is needed and prioritize situation in terms of impact
- Communication: Clear, concise and directly communicate ideas, information and directions both verbally and in writing
Location & Travel:
The position will be based out of the Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week.We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.
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