Associate, Acquisitions

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

Job summary

CentreCourt Inc. is seeking a driven Investment Analyst to support financial analysis, pro formas, and due diligence across the real estate development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Development & Construction teams to refine underwriting and inform strategic decisions, while managing the deal pipeline and documentation to meet critical milestones. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in investment banking, real estate, private equity, or related fields, with strong Excel modeling,

Qualifications

• 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 similarly rigorous environments.
• Proven history of high performance and increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing complex workstreams and driving continuous improvement.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow within a meritocratic organization.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently within a lean, collaborative team.
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Flexibility to work beyond core hours as required.
• Prior real estate experience is not required; genuine interest in real estate development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial analysis and 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 and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with Development & Construction teams to inform investment underwriting and assist with strategic decision-making.
• Taking ownership of due diligence tracking, deal pipeline management, and coordination of transaction workflows and memorandums to meet milestones.
• Drafting advocacy and legal agreements and other supporting documentation for review by senior team members.
• Supporting financial controls and overseeing partnership reporting requirements.
• Applying strong analytical skills and sound judgment to deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Investment underwriting

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Excel proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Business degree (e.g., B. Comm.)

Tools

Excel

Job description

• 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 Ideal Candidate

• 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