Analyst or Associate (Manager), Transaction Real Estate (Transaction Services)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an Analyst or Associate in their Strategy and Transactions Real Estate practice. The role includes executing real estate investments, conducting valuations, and building financial models. Ideal candidates have experience in commercial real estate and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate for Analyst, 5+ years for Associate/Manager.
• Progress toward AACI, CFA, or CBV designation is an asset.
• Registration as a Real Estate Broker or Sales Representative is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-impact commercial real estate investment mandates.
• Conduct valuation of commercial real estate assets.
• Build and maintain complex financial models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Project management

Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, real estate, economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Toronto

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At EY Parthenon, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

The Opportunity

EY Parthenon has an established industry leading consulting practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right.

Within EY Parthenon, the Transaction Real Estate team is one of the largest integrated real estate practices in Canada, providing strategy, valuation and transaction services to real estate owners, developers, investors, lenders and users.

We offer a diverse service offering that includes the following:

• Strategic Advisory Services
• Valuation Advisory Services
• Transaction Advisory Services

Objective and independent, our clients consider us to be their trusted business advisors by acting as the gateway to the full breadth of services offered by EY.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an Analyst or Associate (Manager) in our Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Real Estate practice, you will execute on high-impact commercial real estate investment and transaction mandates.

• Work on a variety of real estate engagements with a strong focus on investment analysis, transaction advisory, and capital markets.
• Conduct valuation of commercial real estate assets and portfolios to support investment decisions, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
• Build, review, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment returns, deal feasibility, and capital deployment strategies.
• Advise on real estate investment strategies for both public and private sector clients, including portfolio optimization and asset repositioning.
• Analyze market trends, comparable transactions, and economic indicators to support investment underwriting and deal execution.
• Source, compile, and interpret financial and industry data from databases, public filings, and proprietary sources to support investment theses and transaction rationale.
• Support buy-side and sell-side real estate due diligence, including financial, operational, and market assessments.
• Monitor and interpret Canadian commercial real estate market trends to identify investment opportunities and risks.
• Prepare client-ready presentations and investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, pitch preparation, and relationship management.

What We Are Looking For:

• Analyst: 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably with a focus on investment, capital markets, or transaction advisory.
• Associate/Manager: 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably with a focus on investment, capital markets, or transaction advisory.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
• Progress toward or interest in obtaining an AACI, CFA, and/or CBV designation is an asset.
• Registration as a Real Estate Broker or Sales Representative is a plus
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, valuation methodologies, and investment drivers.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, and transaction support.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Interest in working with a diverse client base across public and private sectors.

The successful candidate for this position will have strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills, superior analytical skills, demonstrated project and/or people management skills and have been recognized for their participatory attitude and high levels of creative energy and enthusiasm.

What We Offer You

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