Investment Analyst

Choice Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Properties in Toronto is seeking an Analyst, Investments to support acquisitions, dispositions and asset performance through financial modeling, valuation, underwriting and due diligence. You will work with the Investments team to develop business cases, conduct market research, review third-party findings and assist in transaction execution and ongoing portfolio oversight from our in-office model.

This role provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of retail and commercial assets

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in commercial real estate.
• Due diligence and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfortable working independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Construct, update and assess financial models for acquisition/disposition analyses.
• Provide portfolio analysis as part of dispositions program.
• Prepare and summarize market analysis and trends for projects, markets and assets.
• Review third-party findings (costs, geotechnical reports, etc.).
• Verify due diligence details on potential investments.
• Support presentations and approval packages for management/investment committee.
• Assist Transactions team during closings.

Skills

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce/finance/accounting/urban development/economics/real estate

Job description

Position Title: Analyst, Investments

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5. 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.

The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.

Number of Openings: 1

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$75,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year / 75.000,00$ - 99.000,00$ (per year / par an)