Analyst, Canadian Retail

QuadReal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Analyst for its Retail Investments team. This role involves conducting in-depth market research and financial analysis to shape asset and portfolio strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, providing critical insights and support for investment decisions and reporting. With a focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the real estate sector. If you are passionate about real estate and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in real estate or related fields.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate value-add opportunities and provide analysis of development proposals.
• Support the Director with reporting, presentations, and investment memorandums.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Confidentiality

Education

University degree in Commerce/Business Administration

MBA with Real Estate or Finance focus

Enrollment in CFA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Argus Enterprise

Job description

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 $85 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.

www.quadreal.com

Role Description:

Reporting to the Director, Retail Investments, the Analyst, Canadian Retail will be responsible for collecting and formulating real estate market and economic research materials to assist in determining asset and portfolio strategy. The Analyst, Canadian Retail will work extensively with other members of the Retail group, and at times, with members of the acquisition, development, property services/operations, leasing and research teams.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate value-add opportunities for existing properties and impact of significant leasing and capital decisions, along with providing sound analysis of development proposals.
• Provide in-depth analysis of portfolio and asset level performance.
• Provide support to the Director, Retail Investments by assisting in the production of all reporting and presentations.
• Provide support to the Director, Retail Investments by assisting in the production of investment memorandums; budget packages; business plans and leasing plans.
• Prepare financial analysis, proforma modeling, market reports and investor memoranda for a variety of purposes, including development proposals; major capital and leasing investments decisions; and as required, acquisition/disposition analysis.
• Assist in preparing annual business & leasing plans; operating and leasing budgets; and quarterly reports and presentations.
• Provide input on the appraisal process as required.
• Assist with due diligence in conjunction with members of the QuadReal Investment and Acquisitions team.
• Gather and interpret market and economic research integrating with analysis and preparation of investment memos.
• Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.
• Attend various internal & external meetings and property visits when necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Education – University degree in Commerce/Business Administration (Urban Land Economics, Finance specialization) or alternatively MBA with Real Estate or Finance focus; Enrollment in CFA
• Experience – 2 to 4 years of related industry experience (real estate company, appraisal firm, lender, brokerage company, retailer).
• Relationship Skills – Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with all personalities; ability to exercise strict confidentiality.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills – Accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to use initiative and self-management skills to work independently with minimal direction.
• Computer Skills – Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Argus Enterprise.
• Hard working, passionate, dedicated, and excellent attention to detail with a retail focus.