Associate Investment Relations - Real Estate

Jddevelopments; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate development is seeking an Associate Investment Relations professional. This role involves bridging investor relations and finance, requiring strong analytical skills, extensive experience, and the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders. Candidates with a background in finance or real estate and advanced Excel skills are preferred for this full-time position in Markham, ON.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in real estate finance, investor relations or investment banking.
• Advanced Excel skills including DCF and LBO models.
• Exceptional communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with institutional investors and provide investment performance updates.
• Support capital raising initiatives and prepare investor reports.
• Conduct due diligence and monitor portfolio risks.

Skills

Investor Relations

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering or Business

MBA/CFA/CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Job Overview

This dual-focused role bridges investor relations and real estate finance, combining debt and equity capital raising, stakeholder management, investor communications, and financial analysis for development projects. The Associate will cultivate investor/lender relationships, support investment activities, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between investment performance and stakeholder expectations.

Job Overview

This dual-focused role bridges investor relations and real estate finance, combining debt and equity capital raising, stakeholder management, investor communications, and financial analysis for development projects. The Associate will cultivate investor/lender relationships, support investment activities, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between investment performance and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Investor Relations and Capital Raising
• Serve as the primary contact for institutional investors, managing inquiries on project status, investment performance, market updates, risk exposure and hedging mechanisms, and return projections.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly investor reports, pitch decks, due diligence materials for capital raising, and other investment-related documentation as needed
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with joint-venture partners, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.
• Maintain CRM systems to track interactions and fundraising pipelines.
• Support capital raising initiatives by coordinating due diligence requests and managing investor data rooms.
• Coordinate execution of investor documentation, including subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, and other legal contracts.
• Real Estate Finance & Underwriting
• Support underwriting for both CMHC and conventional debt financing (construction loan, term mortgages, corporate credit facilities) and equity investments.
• Conduct due diligence: market studies, budget reviews, lease analyses, and borrower financial statement assessments.
• Monitor portfolio risks, including covenant compliance, maturity rollovers, and operator/property performance.
• Collaborate with asset management to align investor reporting with asset-level performance.
• Market Analysis & Performance Tracking
• Research real estate trends (multifamily, industrial, affordable housing) and benchmark against indices.
• Analyze macroeconomic and sector-specific risks to inform investor communications and underwriting.
• Assist in tracking performance metrics of active investments and comparing outcomes to proforma projections.
• Aggregate and analyze project performance data to generate insights for investor discussions and strategic decisions.
• Support internal reviews and audits related to investor contributions and distributions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with finance, acquisitions, and legal teams to structure transactions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (appraisers, environmental consultants) to complete due diligence.
• Assist senior leaders in ad-hoc projects (e.g., new fund launches, refinancing strategies).
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering or Business. MBA/CFA/CPA or progress toward designation is a bonus.
• Experience: 5+ years in real estate finance, investor relations, private equity, or investment banking, exposure to underwriting is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel (DCF, LBO models, VBA) and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with loan documents (term sheets, credit agreements) and regulatory frameworks (OSC, REIT compliance).
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong analytical and risk management abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with affordable housing financing (e.g., CMHC programs) or ESG-linked investments.
• Existing network with Canadian institutional investors/lenders.
• Knowledge of Ontario real estate regulations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, and Finance

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