Associate, Investments

NADG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NADG seeks an Associate, Investments to join the Toronto team in our Don Mills & Eglinton office. This hands-on role supports all aspects of acquisitions, development opportunities and dispositions across NADG’s strategies, while contributing to asset management of the portfolio.

The role involves building complex financial models, performing due diligence, and preparing investment memorandums. You will collaborate with Leasing, Development, Construction, and Finance to drive strategic value

Qualifications

• Advanced financial modelling/valuation and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently underwrite investment opportunities.
• Clear communication of assumptions and outputs to senior stakeholders.
• Direct transactional experience with understanding of the transaction cycle and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Build complex and dynamic financial models (Excel and ARGUS) to evaluate new investment opportunities and assets.
• Conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisitions and oversee contract reviews.
• Prepare and present investment memorandums and fundraising packages with oversight.
• Collaborate with Leasing, Development, Construction, Property Management, Finance and Capital Formation to implement strategic plans.
• Monitor asset performance against underwriting; track leasing, development and operational milestones.
• Assist in investor reporting materials and regular portfolio updates.
• Monitor market trends and recent transactions to inform investment strategies.
• Oversee annual property budgeting and oversee portfolio appraisals.
• Review analyst work and contribute to mentorship and team development.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Underwriting investments

Education

Finance

Economics

Accounting

Real Estate

Tools

Excel

ARGUS

Job description

NADG is a privately owned, vertically integrated real estate platform with over $6 billion of assets under management. NADG has been active in the acquisition and development / redevelopment of over 250 real estate projects comprising well over 35 million square feet across the United States and Canada.

NADG has sponsored over $2 billion of real estate private equity funds and investment vehicles. In addition to our funds, NADG continues to partner with and invest alongside some of North America’s leading institutional investors and currently manages over $2 billion of institutional investor capital.

NADG operates three differentiated real estate strategies: NADG Retail, NADG Residential and NADG Mixed‑Use.

NADG has a team of over 215 professionals and an active presence in numerous markets across the United States and Canada.

Position:

Associate, Investments

Location:

Toronto, ON (Don Mills & Eglinton) - 5 days per week in office.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and versatile Associate to join our Investments team in our new office at Don Mills and Eglinton. This is a hands‑on, high‑exposure role at the core of our business, supporting all aspects of new acquisitions, development opportunities and dispositions across all investment strategies, while also playing a critical role in the ongoing asset management of our existing portfolio. The Associate will remain involved throughout the full life cycle of investments to ensure operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build complex and dynamic financial models (using Excel and ARGUS) and conduct ad hoc analysis to evaluate new investment opportunities and existing assets
• Conduct detailed due diligence on potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, lease and contract review, coordination of consultants, etc.
• Prepare and present internal/external investment memorandums and fundraising packages, ARGUwith oversight
• Work closely with other business teams including Leasing, Development, Construction, Property Management, Finance and Capital Formation to develop and execute strategic business plans and value creation initiatives across the portfolio
• Monitor asset performance against underwriting, track key leasing, development, and operational milestones, and prepare regular updates for internal stakeholders and partners
• Assist in the preparation and review of investor reporting materials
• Proactively monitor market trends, track recent transactions, and provide regular summaries to form actionable insights and inform investment strategies
• Oversee the annual property budgeting process to ensure forecasts align with business plans
• Coordinate and review semi‑annual/annual appraisals for select portfolio holdings
• Act as a first line of review on analyst work product, supporting quality control and contributing to a culture of mentorship and professional development within the team

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in real estate private equity, asset management, development, brokerage, lending, or a related field with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Advanced financial modelling/valuation and analytical skills with the ability to independently underwrite investment opportunities and clearly communicate assumptions and outputs to senior stakeholders
• Direct transactional experience with a strong understanding of the transaction cycle and due diligence process
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)