Associate, Investments

Recruiting in Motion; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an Associate to join its Investments team, focusing on evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in real estate. The role also manages ongoing asset performance and portfolio-level strategies.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders across due diligence and closing, building robust financial models and investment templates. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of real

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within real estate or healthcare investing, principal investing, investment or fund management, investment banking, investment sales, or real estate lending.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities including real estate valuation, investment returns, and waterfall structures.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities with detailed financial analysis, valuation, and investment return assessment.
• Evaluate business plans, budgets, financial statements, and operating performance.
• Support transaction structuring and negotiations with financial analysis and insights throughout the investment process.
• Coordinate transaction workstreams and due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare Investment Committee materials and assist with financing and refinancing strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, pro formas, and investment templates.
• Manage asset management activities including regular performance reviews and budgeting.
• Analyze portfolio performance and identify trends to enhance investment outcomes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Underwriting

Valuation

Pro forma modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Real Estate/ Economics/ Accounting

Tools

Excel

Pro formas

Job description

About the Role:

Our client, a leading organization in the real estate investments industry, is seeking an Associate to join its Investments team. This role will support the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities while also contributing to the ongoing management of existing real estate investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities, including detailed property and portfolio-level financial analysis, valuation, and investment return assessment. Evaluate business plans, budgets, financial statements, operating performance, management teams, and counterparty credit. Support transaction structuring and negotiations by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and insights throughout the investment process. Coordinate key transaction workstreams and work with internal and external stakeholders through due diligence and closing. Participate in financial, legal, physical, regulatory, tax, and other due diligence activities, identifying and escalating material findings. Prepare Investment Committee materials and support the presentation and discussion of proposed transactions. Assist with acquisition financing and post-closing refinancing strategies at the property and portfolio level. Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, underwriting tools, pro formas, and investment templates. Manage recurring asset management activities for assigned investments, including monthly and quarterly performance reviews and annual budgeting. Analyze portfolio and property performance, identify trends and opportunities, and contribute to strategies designed to enhance investment performance. Build effective working relationships with operating partners and other stakeholders while proactively addressing portfolio and relationship matters. Participate in property visits and meetings with operating partners as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within real estate or healthcare investing, principal investing, investment or fund management, investment banking, investment sales, or real estate lending. Strong understanding of real estate investment fundamentals and transaction structures, including joint ventures, leases, and debt investments. Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities, including experience with real estate valuation, investment returns, and waterfall structures. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operating information and translate findings into actionable investment insights. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and transaction workstreams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior decision-makers. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment with a high degree of ownership and independence. French language skills are considered an asset but are not required. Flexibility to travel periodic for property visits, meetings, and transaction-related activities.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.