Real Estate Investment Analyst
Fengate, Canada

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 amp; 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 out

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