Investment Analyst

CBRE Group, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Toronto seeks an Investment Analyst to contribute to the National Investment Team through rigorous analysis and financial modeling. You will focus on multifamily assets, underwriting opportunities, and preparing marketing materials for investment sales assignments.

The role emphasizes Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, market research, and collaboration with sales. You will work with senior team members and gain exposure to high-impact real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics.
• 2–4 years of real estate analytical experience.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid grounding in finance concepts and valuation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models for real estate assets, focusing on multifamily.
• Analyze property financials, rent rolls, AGIs, budgets, and capex.
• Review third party reports and identify key drivers.
• Research market information for proposals and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on underwriting and materials.
• Provide timely analytical support to team and clients.
• Draft sections of client-facing marketing materials.
• Assist with special ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

Skills

Real estate analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Investment Analyst is an essential member of CBRE Toronto's National Investment Team, actively contributing to the team's success through rigorous analysis, sound judgment, responsiveness, and integrity. Supported by ongoing coaching and direct exposure to senior team members, the Analyst will progressively take ownership of assigned workstreams while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and highest professional standards.

The Investment Analyst will conduct real estate and market analysis and prepare financial models, pitch presentations, valuation materials, and marketing documents for investment sales assignments, with a primary focus on multifamily residential assets. Responsibilities include underwriting investment opportunities, analyzing financial and operating data, reviewing rent rolls and lease documentation, conducting market research, and synthesizing economic and real estate trends into clear internal, and client-facing insights.

About the team:

CBRE’s National Investment Team is a market-leading investment sales platform advising institutional and private investors on some of Canada's most significant real estate transactions across office, industrial, retail, multifamily, and development land. The team includes Chartered Financial Analysts, former bankers, and asset managers. The team caters to corporate, institutional, and entrepreneurial real estate investors.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare financial models for various real estate asset classes, with a focus on multifamily residential, using in-house spreadsheet templates.
• Analyze property financials, rent rolls, AGIs, utilities, budgets, and capital expenses using Excel.
• Review third party reports and identify key factors impacting the properties analyzed.
• Research demographic, locational, and market information for proposals and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and other team members with respect to underwriting and marketing matters.
• Respond promptly to requests for information and analytical support from team members and clients.
• Draft sections of marketing materials and other client-facing deliverables in coordination with the sales and marketing teams.
• Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations, and initiatives assigned.

What you’ll need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at the highest level of diligence. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university strongly preferred, ideally in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Progress towards a CFA, CPA, or AACI would be an asset.
• 2-4 years relevant real estate analytical work experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to build, audit, and clearly present complex financial analyses.
• Solid grounding in financial concepts, corporate finance, and valuation is required.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to solve real estate issues and identify value-added opportunities.
• Working knowledge of CMHC-insured financing, including multifamily underwriting considerations is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and professional service to internal and external clients.
• Ability to effectively present information in written and verbal form to team members and clients.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program

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