Financing Analyst - Montreal

Groupe Mach Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Mach Inc. in Montreal is seeking a finance professional to structure and optimize financing for major real estate projects. You will analyze, model, and propose financing strategies, coordinating with development teams and lenders to support acquisitions and project closings.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in real estate finance, strong Excel and Argus skills, and a proven ability to negotiate and manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or a related field; a specialization in Real Estate would be considered an asset.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, debt structuring, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with Argus or other specialized software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong client focus and team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Structure and optimize financing solutions to maximize returns for complex investments.
• Collaborate with development teams on financial modeling and project evaluation.
• Monitor monthly construction-related disbursements and KPIs with lenders and cost consultants.
• Support acquisitions by leading the financing side of transaction closings.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast asset performance and refinancing opportunities.
• Negotiate financing terms with lenders and international financial institutions.
• Monitor debt portfolio evolution and prepare analytical reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external consultants—appraisers, engineers, and capital markets professionals.
• Continuously monitor market trends and regulatory developments affecting financing activities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Real Estate

Tools

Argus software

Job description

Join a dynamic team at one of Canada’s largest private real estate owners! Reporting directly to the Vice President, Financing, you will play a key role in structuring and optimizing financing arrangements for major real estate projects. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong passion for financial markets, real estate, and the structuring of complex investment solutions.

• Structure and optimize financing solutions: Analyze and propose financing strategies tailored to complex investments, combining various types of debt and interest rate structures to maximize returns.
• Collaborate with development teams: Actively participate in the financial modeling and evaluation of projects to secure financing aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor disbursements and KPIs: Manage monthly construction-related disbursements in coordination with lenders and cost consultants, while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and profitability.
• Support acquisitions: Work closely with the acquisitions team to identify optimal financing structures and lead the financing side of transaction closings.
• Advanced financial modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast asset performance, identify refinancing opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate with global financial partners: Negotiate competitive financing terms with lenders and international financial institutions.
• Analysis and reporting: Monitor the evolution of the debt portfolio and prepare rigorous analytical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication and coordination: Maintain effective communication with external consultants, including appraisers, engineers, and capital markets professionals, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Strategic market monitoring: Continuously monitor economic trends, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory developments, and real estate market dynamics to anticipate their impact on financing activities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or a related field; a specialization in Real Estate would be considered an asset.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, debt structuring, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with Argus or other specialized software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong client focus and team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.