Investment Analyst

Choice Properties General Partnership Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Properties REIT is seeking an Investment Analyst to evaluate and support performance across existing assets and prospective opportunities. You will build and refine financial models, conduct market analyses, and assist with due diligence to inform acquisition and disposition decisions.

The role requires 1–3 years in commercial real estate and a post-secondary degree in a related field. You will work with the Investments team to prepare materials for approvals and help monitor asset

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in commercial real estate.
• Post-secondary education in commerce, finance, accounting, urban development, economics or real estate.
• Strong due diligence and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, updating and assessing financial models for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Analyzing portfolio performance and market trends for projects and assets.
• Reviewing third-party findings and due diligence materials; verifying investment details.
• Supporting investment committee presentations and deal closings.

Skills

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Commerce/Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5 Position Title: Analyst, Investments Office Location: 22 St. Clair Ave. East, Toronto, ON Office Model: Five Days in Office Position Overview The Investment Analyst plays a key role in evaluating and supporting the performance of existing assets and prospective investment opportunities. The position is responsible for providing financial analysis, valuation, underwriting, market research, and due diligence support for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, redevelopment initiatives, and strategic capital decisions. Working closely with the Investments team, the Analyst contributes to investment recommendations, business case development, transaction execution, and ongoing asset performance monitoring to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Constructing, updating and assessing financial models in order to analyze properties being considered for both acquisition and disposition
• Providing analysis on the existing portfolio as part of the ongoing dispositions program
• Prepare, research and summarize market analysis and trends (such as demographics, technology, competition, supply, future infrastructure, etc.) for various projects, markets and assets under review
• Reviewing, summarizing and incorporating third party findings in analyses (e.g. cost consultants, geotechnical reports, etc.); Verifying all details about potential investments by completing necessary due diligence activities
• Support group during the preparation of presentations and approval packages for management and investment committee approvals
• Support the Transactions team during the closing of acquisition and disposition transaction as appropriate

Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years' experience in commercial real estate
• Post-secondary education in commerce, finance, accounting, urban development, economics or real estate
• Passion for real estate
• Due diligence and analytical skills
• Comfortable working independently with minimal guidance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

About Choice Properties

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centers. Choice Properties' strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through high quality transactions, strategic development and active property management. We mainly focus on necessity-based retail, and high-quality industrial and mixed-use assets. In particular, we have a strategic relationship with Loblaw, our largest tenant, that provides us with access to high quality investment opportunities. Our established operating platform with a proven track record of success also provides us with access to a transformational development pipeline that we believe supports superior long-term value creation and growth. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Additional Information

Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings: 1

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche : $75,000.00 - $99,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 99.000,00$ (per year / par an)

Choice Properties REIT is Canada's leading diversified Real Estate Investment Trust. Led by an experienced management team, we are growing our retail portfolio of properties with necessity based grocery and pharmacy anchored retail real estate. The balance of the portfolio is comprised of high-quality industrial and office assets located in Canada's largest markets. As a key business driver, the depth of our development pipeline creates immense value by capitalizing on a strong retail intensification program, combined with prime residential-focused mixed-use communities. Choice Properties is a unique Real Estate organization; we operate as a highly successful innovative environment where employees are encouraged to demonstrate their highly evolved ability to achieve success in a resilient team-like environment. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.