Financial Analyst, Asset Management & Investments, CT REIT

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate investment is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and valuation support. The role will involve coordinating quarterly valuations, conducting market research, and preparing investment analysis. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and significant interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on financial accuracy and analytical expertise.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in commercial real estate.
• Solid financial literacy and strong commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in valuations, acquisitions, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly valuation and audit processes.
• Create and maintain Argus Enterprise models for asset valuation.
• Prepare materials for quarterly Board meetings.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or real estate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Argus

Job description

What you’ll do

CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CT REIT, TSX: CRT.UN) is an unincorporated, closed end real estate investment trust formed to own income-producing commercial properties primarily located in Canada. The REIT’s portfolio is comprised of more than 370 properties totaling over 30 million square feet of GLA, consisting primarily of net lease retail properties located across Canada. The Financial Analyst, Asset Management & Investments will play an important role in providing valuation support, financial analysis and investment underwriting to the REIT team. The ideal candidate will provide pro-active, actionable analytical support and business insight to REIT management in understanding the financial impacts, risks, and benefits within the existing portfolio and related to quarterly valuations, potential acquisitions, developments/re-developments, and other financial arrangements/projects.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management & Investments, the Financial Analyst will:

• Assist the Manager with the coordination of the quarterly valuation, and audit process.

• Review of external appraisals to ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of the value conclusion.

• Conduct research and analysis of the commercial real estate market (sales & lease transactions, and property-level analysis).

• Create and maintain Argus Enterprise models of individual assets to support the quarterly valuation process and for the evaluation of investment opportunities (acquisition, development, and disposition).

• Prepare materials for quarterly Board meetings, including underwriting analysis for investments to be approved.

• Prepare investment analysis (leasing/capital) to assist management with decision making.

• Coordinate and track information from the various departments across the organization for planning/forecasting and quarterly management reporting.

• Communicate with and coordinate team members towork towards achieving objectivesacross different functions.

• Perform other related tasks and duties, as required.

What you bring

To be considered for the role, candidates would have 1-3 years’ experience in commercial real estate roles with evidence of success in creating value and in working in a cross-functional team environment. Candidates should also have the following qualifications or experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree and/or designation, preferably in the business or real estate field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in Argus modeling is preferred.

• Knowledge of real estate financial modeling, the industry, and the marketplace, with a strong emphasis on IRR, cash flows and returns analysis.

• Experience in supporting the valuations, acquisition, development, financing, or leasing of commercial real estate.

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization.

• Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong financial literacy, detail oriented and strong commitment to accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to perform in a complex organization.

This role is based out of our Toronto office located at Yonge and Eglinton.

About Us

CT REIT is an unincorporated, closed-end real estate investment trust formed to own income-producing commercial properties located primarily in Canada. Its portfolio is comprised of over 370 propertiestotalling more than 30 million squarefeet of GLA, consisting primarily of net lease single-tenant retail properties located across Canada. Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is CT REIT's most significant tenant. For more information, visit ctreit.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.