Real Estate Investments Analyst

KOLT Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking private equity firm as a Real Estate Investment Analyst, where you'll engage in financial analysis and market research to drive investment decisions. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with a talented team to analyze real estate transactions, produce insightful reports, and support asset management efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in commercial real estate while contributing to a company that values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive work environment. If you're a self-starter with a passion for real estate and finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus Compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial real estate.
• Knowledge in financial analysis of real estate investments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real estate investment and development transactions.
• Produce financial data and market analysis for acquisitions.
• Prepare reports on asset performance for senior management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship-Building Skills

Strong Work Ethic

Confidentiality

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Co-Star

Job description

Reports To: Principals

Department: Investment

Employment: Full Time

KOLT Investments Inc. (‘KOLT) is a value-focused private equity company specializing in commercial real estate in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, ON, our licensed and professional team is experienced and knowledgeable in fulfilling the needs of all stakeholders: investors, partners, lenders, tenants, and purchasers. We proactively navigate the complexities of a thriving industry underscored by our ability to deliver opportunistic investments and proactive management.

KOLT has an opening for a Real Estate Investment Analyst to join our team in mid-town Toronto at the Yonge and Eglinton Centre. As a member of an integrated team of investment, development, and asset managers, and under the direction of the company Principals and senior management, the successful candidate will have hands-on knowledge of cash flow and return projections, advanced capabilities using Excel, real estate deal experience, and strong analytical abilities. The ideal candidate is a persistent self-starter with excellent relationship-building skills to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders and has experience in private equity, property management, development, lending, and/or leasing.

KOLT is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse. Every idea and perspective is valued.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principals, you will have key responsibilities for the following:

1. Analysis of real estate investment, development, and sale transactions through calculation of project cash flows and return expectations, lease reviews, and comparable market sales.
2. Production of financial data and market analysis to be included in plans for existing and target acquisition assets.
3. Preparation of reports on asset performance, information, and activity on a regular basis for use by senior management.
4. Research projects as directed with particular focus on specific investment market transactions.
5. Analysis of project and property management activity to support asset management.
6. Assistance in the creation of equity memorandum and credit facility requests.

Knowledge:

1. Demonstrated knowledge in the financial analysis of real estate investments including financial modeling techniques, Internal Rate of Return and Return on Equity analysis.
2. Knowledgeable of leasing and general property management business activities.
3. Working understanding of financial statements and accounting activities.
4. Familiarity with market metrics, activities, and dynamics, notably for industrial, office, and retail property types.

Skills:

1. Strong work ethic and the ability to function in an environment requiring discretion and confidentiality.
2. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint); experience with other real estate applications (i.e. Co-Star) is an asset.
4. Advanced oral and written communication skills for business writing.
5. Professional in your appearance, communications, and conduct.

Experience:

1. Candidate to possess a post-secondary education in finance, economics, business, or related commercial real estate profession.
2. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year of direct experience in commercial real estate with working exposure, in part or whole, to acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, lending, asset management, and property management.

Compensation:

1. The annual base salary range for this analyst role is $67,000 – 77,000.
2. The role is eligible for bonus compensation.

KOLT thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. We will only be contacting candidates who are under consideration for an initial interview and have declared their compliance with our COVID-19 Policy of all employees being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All applications will be confidentially managed.