Analyst / senior Asset Management Analyst

GWL Realty Advisors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate management seeks a candidate for the GTA Office Asset Management team. The role involves supporting asset valuation, operational improvements, and preparing management reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in real estate and strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel. The position offers a supportive culture and various benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation per year

3 paid personal days per year

Half-day every Friday before a long weekend

Annual performance-based bonus program

Comprehensive health benefits plan

$2,000 annual education allowance

$5,000 annual mental health coverage

Friendly and supportive culture

Social and team events

Qualifications

• Experience providing actionable recommendations on complex financial problems.
• Proven track record for building effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual budgets and business plans.
• Build and maintain cash flow and valuation models.
• Prepare market reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Job description

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

As part of the GTA Office Asset Management team, the successful candidate will provide in-depth and thoughtful analysis to support internal asset valuation and external appraisals, operational improvement, lease transactions, capital spending, development projects, acquisitions and dispositions, and ad-hoc analysis as it arises.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the team in the preparation of annual budgets, interim forecasts, and business plans in collaboration with a variety of internal groups.
• Play an integral part in the appraisal process by liaising with external appraisers and internal stakeholders, providing pertinent information and reviewing draft appraisals and corresponding valuation models.
• Support the team in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports to clients.
• Present a variety of reports to senior asset management staff and portfolio management team.

Valuation & Analysis

• Build and maintain cash flow and valuation models by using a variety of approaches including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, net-present value (NPV) analysis, and cash-flow modeling.
• Update internal appraisal models for the monthly valuation process.
• Using financial tools when required to complete asset valuations, lease analyses, capital rationales, etc.
• Prepare analysis and reports for various internal committees.
• Work with internal teams during acquisition, disposition, and development phases and participate in the due diligence process.
• Lead appraisals and take an active role in the valuation process.
• Evaluate return performance of assets and compare with market benchmarks.

Research, Presentation & Reporting

• Keep current with market trends; prepare market reports and research papers for internal use.
• Prepare presentations to external clients; including mid-year review presentations and budget presentations.
• Provide support to the asset management team on special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in real estate or a related field.
• Understanding of basic commercial real estate investment concepts and terminology.
• Advanced Excel skills required, and experience with Argus Enterprise would be an asset.
• Experience providing clear and actionable recommendations and solutions to a variety of complex financial, legal, and contractual problems.
• Proven track record for building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Multi-task and interpret and apply analytical findings.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

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