Investment Analyst

CHOICE PROPERTIES; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Properties is seeking an Investment Analyst to evaluate existing assets and prospective opportunities, building and updating financial models, conducting market research, and supporting acquisitions, dispositions and development initiatives.

Working with the Investments team, you will perform due diligence, prepare presentations for management and investment committee, and monitor asset performance to inform strategic decisions.

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

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 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

Job description

Location:22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5Position Title: Analyst, InvestmentsOffice Location: 22 St. Clair Ave. East, Toronto, ONOffice Model: Five Days in OfficePosition OverviewThe 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 dispositionProviding analysis on the existing portfolio as part of the ongoing dispositions programPrepare, research and summarize market analysis and trends (such as demographics, technology, competition, supply, future infrastructure, etc.) for various projects, markets and assets under reviewReviewing, 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 activitiesSupport group during the preparation of presentations and approval packages for management and investment committee approvalsSupport the Transactions team during the closing of acquisition and disposition transaction as appropriateQualifications:1 – 3 years’ experience in commercial real estatePost-secondary education in commerce, finance, accounting, urban development, economics or real estatePassion for real estateDue diligence and analytical skillsComfortable working independently with minimal guidanceStrong 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 PropertiesChoice 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:1Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$75,000.00 - $99,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 99.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.