Associate, Investments

North American Development Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Development Group is seeking an Associate to join their Investments team in Toronto. This hands-on role involves supporting new acquisitions and managing existing assets across diverse real estate strategies. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and a proactive approach to complex analysis.

The position offers a salary range of CA $100,000 – CA $125,000, along with benefits that will be discussed during the hiring process. The role requires in-office presence 5 days per week at Don Mills and Eglinton.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate private equity, asset management, or related fields.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Direct transactional experience with a strong understanding of due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Build complex financial models and conduct ad hoc analyses for investments.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Prepare and present investment memorandums and fundraising packages.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate

Tools

ARGUS Enterprise

Excel

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.

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, ARGU with 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).
• Self‑directed and detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities on tight deadlines.
• Deep experience with at least one of NADG’s core asset classes – retail and multifamily – is required.
• Proficiency in ARGUS Enterprise is strongly preferred.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hiring Process / Use of Technology

This position uses AI in part of the applicant screening or selection process.

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this position is CA $100,000 – CA $125,000. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at NADG and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s experience, location, etc. and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process.