Associate, Acquisitions

CentreCourt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CentreCourt in Toronto is seeking an Associate to join the Acquisition team, offering exposure to sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and acquisition of large-scale, mixed-use high-rise developments across the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, the successful candidate will play a meaningful role in evaluating investment opportunities, shaping strategic decisions, and executing transactions from origination through closing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business from a top-tier institution.
• 2–4 years of work experience in investment banking, real estate, private equity, accounting, or a similarly rigorous, analytical, and fast-paced business environment.
• Proven history of high performance, ownership of projects, and progressively increasing responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow within a high-performing, flat, meritocratic organization.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently within a lean, collaborative team structure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
• Prior real estate experience is not required; however, a genuine interest in real estate development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial analysis and development pro formas to support investment decisions; develop expertise across the full development lifecycle, including acquisitions, rezoning, design development, sales/leasing strategy, and pre-construction planning.
• Critically reviewing and analyzing legal, financial, technical, planning, environmental, and commercial due diligence materials to identify key risks, evaluate their potential impact on the investment thesis, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating closely with the Development & Construction teams to inform investment underwriting and to assist with strategic decision-making.
• Taking ownership of due diligence tracking, deal pipeline management, and the coordination of transaction workflows and investment memorandums to ensure critical milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are met.
• Drafting persuasive advocacy and legal agreements and other supporting documentation for review by senior team members.
• Supporting a high level of financial controls and oversee partnership reporting requirements.
• Applying strong analytical skills and sound judgment to deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership.
• The role demands an extremely high level of commitment and flexibility, offering in return a uniquely engaging experience and an accelerated professional growth trajectory.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business (e.g., B. Comm.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CentreCourt is seeking an Associate to join our Acquisition team in a high-impact, performance-driven role designed for exceptional early-career talent. This position offers hands-on exposure to the sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and acquisition of large-scale, mixed-use high-rise residential developments across the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, and working closely with the firm's Partners and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a meaningful role in evaluating investment opportunities, shaping strategic decisions, and executing transactions from origination through closing. This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career through direct responsibility, broad cross-functional exposure, and mentorship from one of Canada's leading residential development teams.

This is a demanding role suited for intellectually curious, entrepreneurial individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by ownership and accountability. Associates are expected to think critically, operate with sound business judgment, and grow into leaders capable of making key business decisions independently and with full accountability. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of strong analytical experience, a top-tier academic background, and a genuine long-term interest in real estate development.

We are looking for confident, self-directed individuals with an ownership mindset – people who take initiative, manage complexity, and contribute meaningfully to corporate outcomes while always maintaining a low ego mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, the successful candidate will work closely with CentreCourt's Partners across a wide range of high-impact initiatives and will be responsible for:

• Preparing financial analysis and development pro formas to support investment decisions; develop expertise across the full development lifecycle, including acquisitions, rezoning, design development, sales/leasing strategy, and pre-construction planning.
• Critically reviewing and analyzing legal, financial, technical, planning, environmental, and commercial due diligence materials to identify key risks, evaluate their potential impact on the investment thesis, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating closely with the Development & Construction teams to inform investment underwriting and to assist with strategic decision-making.
• Taking ownership of due diligence tracking, deal pipeline management, and the coordination of transaction workflows and investment memorandums to ensure critical milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are met.
• Drafting persuasive advocacy and legal agreements and other supporting documentation for review by senior team members.
• Supporting a high level of financial controls and oversee partnership reporting requirements.
• Applying strong analytical skills and sound judgment to deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership.
• The role demands an extremely high level of commitment and flexibility, offering in return a uniquely engaging experience and an accelerated professional growth trajectory.

The Right Candidate: Experience & Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business (e.g., B. Comm.) from a top-tier institution
• Demonstrated record of academic and extracurricular excellence 2–4 years of work experience in investment banking, real estate, private equity, accounting, or a similarly rigorous, analytical, and fast-paced business environment
• Proven history of high performance, strong ownership of projects, and progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience managing complex workstreams, problem-solving without a predefined playbook, and incorporating feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow within a high-performing, flat, meritocratic organization
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently within a lean, collaborative team structure
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with sound judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to work beyond core hours as required
• Prior real estate experience is not required; however, a genuine interest in real estate development is essential

About CentreCourt:

CentreCourt is a fully integrated real estate development firm active across all stages of the development lifecycle – land acquisition, zoning, design, marketing, sales/leasing, construction, and customer care. We specialize in high-rise condominium and purpose-built rental communities located near major transit, amenities, and employment hubs in the Greater Toronto Area.

Recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, CentreCourt has delivered over 10,000 homes and $5.6 billion in development value since 2010. In 2022, we launched CentreCourt Platform II, a $400 million fully committed long-term equity fund that provides the financial strength and flexibility to support our continued growth and to act decisively in a dynamic market environment.

We operate as a flat, entrepreneurial, and meritocratic organization that rewards high performance with exceptional growth opportunities. Our culture values humility, continuous improvement, and unwavering integrity.

Learn more at www.centrecourt.com

CentreCourt is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.