Senior Analyst, Transactions

JLL; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate investment management is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Toronto office. This role involves evaluating commercial real estate investments across various property types and requires advanced analytical skills, particularly in Argus and Excel. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced team, contributing to significant growth opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience across multiple product types (office, multifamily, industrial, retail) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel modeling required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating and underwriting potential acquisitions.
• Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models.
• Manage the due diligence process and review investment-related materials.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Argus

Excel

Job description

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with $88 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 800 people in 13 countries(as of Q3 2024). Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments, and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private custom accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly-owned member of JLL, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of its parent company, providing unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders.

At LaSalle, we deliver investment performance for a better tomorrow for all our stakeholders. We believe investment performance can be impacted by physical climate hazards as well as sustainability-related market and regulatory changes. We integrate sustainability into our portfolio construction, acquisitions, and asset management activities to maximize value for our clients.

Objective of Role:

LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Transactions Group in the firm’s Toronto, ON office to assist in the evaluation of a wide variety of commercial real estate investments. The position will provide exposure to all property types and varied risk profiles (core, value-add and opportunistic) and geographic regions across Canada. The group offers a fast-paced work environment, with responsibilities varying by day and client. The Financial Analyst will provide assistance on a wide range of functions from initial underwriting to closing transactions with a primary focus on Argus and Excel-based analysis of real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and reviewing due diligence materials on active investments. This position is available due to the significant and continued growth in LaSalle’s commingled funds and separate account mandates, providing attractive long-term career opportunities.

Transactions related Accountabilities:

• Assist team members with evaluating and underwriting potential acquisitions on behalf of the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts;

• Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses;

• Assist with managing the due diligence process, including the review and analysis of leases, operating information, legal documentation, and other investment-related materials;

• Gather and evaluate economic and market data; and

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 2 year of work experience in commercial real estate transactions, asset management and/or investment sales.

• Experience across multiple product types (office, multifamily, industrial, retail) is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel modeling is required, and experience modeling joint ventures with distribution waterfalls is preferred.

• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail.

• Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic, integrity, and drive are essential candidate qualities.

• Candidate must also possess solid leadership capabilities, an enthusiastic attitude, and a confident personality.

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