Technical Analyst, Valuations & Analytics

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate investment firm is seeking a Technical Analyst for its Valuations & Analytics team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will support real estate valuations and risk analysis. Responsibilities include designing reports, maintaining valuation models using SQL and VBA, and conducting market research. Candidates should have a relevant degree and skills in SQL, VBA, and Excel. The salary range is $72,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year, plus incentive plans and benefits.

Benefits

Incentive Award

Group benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Completed computer programming courses at a post-secondary level.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain valuation models using VBA and SQL.
• Assist in database development for property results.
• Conduct market research and analyze macro-market trends.

Skills

SQL

VBA

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization software

Problem solving skills

Education

Relevant undergraduate or advanced degree

Tools

ARGUS Enterprise

Business intelligence software

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

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Oxford is seeking a Technical Analyst to join our Valuations & Analytics team in Toronto, Canada. Oxford’s Valuations & Analytics team is responsible for real estate valuations, portfolio and property performance and risk analysis across all markets that Oxford invests. The ideal candidate will combine solid technical skills with a desire to learn real estate finance as an integral part of the Valuations & Analytics team. The candidate for this position will be exposed to the valuation and asset management analytics of investment properties across Oxford’s global portfolio.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building and maintaining reports, tools and templates used to create and maintain Oxford valuation models using VBA, SQL and / or related skills;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the team’s database, which tracks historic and forecast property results and market information;
• Liaise with Oxford’s Information Technology team as well as third party systems service providers in the sourcing, development and maintenance of internally and externally managed software and systems;
• Lead regular testing and implementation of annual system upgrades and process improvements;
• Conduct market and economic research, assemble and interpret macro-market trends.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of valuation models primarily using Argus Enterprise to reflect changes to the portfolio and market conditions;
• Liaise with accountants, asset managers, leasing and property management groups in data collection for periodic valuation updates; and
• Prepare annual written valuation reports.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Relevant undergraduate or advanced degree with 1-4 years of work experience;
• Candidates must have completed some computer programming courses at a post-secondary level and have a well-developed understanding of the principles of programming;
• Proficiency in SQL, VBA (or equivalents), and Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) is required;
• Knowledge and experience with data visualization or business intelligence software is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated interest in, or prior work experience, in real estate or investment finance is considered an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with ARGUS Enterprise is considered an asset;
• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and project management skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines;
• Flexible attitude towards a variety of work tasks is required;
• Valid Passport for International travel as needed.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incent plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Note: OMERS uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the recruitment process.