Analyst, Investments

BGO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BGO, a leading real estate investment management advisor, is seeking an Analyst in Investments based in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves analyzing investment proposals, producing client documentation, and supporting strategic initiatives in real estate across various asset classes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and analytical skills, and relevant academic credentials.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related industry experience required.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.
• Experience across multiple asset classes considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis, cash flows, and market research for investments.
• Assist with due diligence coordinating technical consultants.
• Update Canadian investment transaction database and pipeline report.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in real estate, commerce, finance, economics, math or engineering

Master’s degree or professional designation (CFA, MBA, CA, AACI)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus

Job description

BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit .

The Opportunity :

The Analyst, Investments will report to the Principal, Investments and primary responsibilities will include analyzing investment and development proposals and opportunities, producing all internal and client documentation such as Confidential Investment Memorandums, and bringing together real estate market and economic research materials. The analyst will work extensively with other members of the Investments team, as well as with members of the various portfolio management and operating teams.

What You Will Do :

• Embrace and proactively support BGO’s Culture Code.
• Preparation of financial analysis, cash flows, proformas, market research and investor memoranda for various acquisitions, dispositions, and development proposals
• Assist with due diligence, including the coordinating of technical consultants, in conjunction with members of the Investments team
• Analysis of various property underwriting scenarios and opportunities, including acquisition structures, development options, lease transactions, financing alternatives and disposition strategies
• Interpret market and economic research and co-ordinate integration with analysis and preparation of investment memos
• Assist with various BGO strategic growth initiatives
• Update Canadian investment transaction database and pipeline report
• Other duties as required.

Who You Are :

• Undergraduate degree in real estate, commerce, finance, economics, math or engineering.
• Completion or pursuit of a master’s degree or professional designation (CFA, MBA, CA, AACI) would be an asset.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of related industry experience (real estate company, appraisal firm, brokerage company)
• Bilingual (English and French) is considered an asset.
• Experience across multiple asset classes (industrial / multifamily / retail / office) is considered an asset.
• 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 - 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 and respond effectively to issues that arise; accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Computer Skills – Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; proficiency in Argus.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders / investors. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at and include : Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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