Head of Real Estate Investment Analytics

Irvine Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irvine Company seeks a Director of Real Estate Analytics in Irvine to guide the analytical approach for large leases, tenant credit evaluations, and capital investments. You will translate data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and prepare Investment Committee materials.

You will lead a team, model cash flows and valuations, collaborate with Asset Management and Leasing, and present to executives while driving automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of real estate investment, asset management, or related FP&A experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with REIT FP&A or private equity a plus.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and underwriting oversight, and define the analytical approach to evaluating investment decisions that require new or creative thinking.
• Lead the team to produce investment committee materials related to large leases, tenant credit, capital investments, new developments, acquisition, or disposition opportunities (including cash flow models, investment theses, and financial exhibits).
• Lead meetings with Customers to assess financial health and understand business strategy and risks.
• Lead internal meetings to collaborate, influence, and align on internal deliverables, strategic recommendations, and messaging.
• Lead property cash flow forecasts and valuation analyses.
• Lead analyses related to debt financing as needed, while partnering with Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
• Help implement team culture, which includes leading the team to be collaborative, serving as a strategic partner to other stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement & innovation.
• Review and audit complex financial models (e.g., Excel, Argus) prepared by analysts and managers to ensure 100% accuracy and consistency.
• Design and implement standardized modeling templates and automated reporting tools to increase team efficiency. Leads team to identify opportunities to streamline processes and analytics through automation, improved data integration, and AI or other technology.
• Lead supporting team members, providing technical mentorship and professional development. Leads strategic initiatives and internal process improvements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial modeling

Argus and Excel modeling

Underwriting

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Argus

Excel

Job description

The Irvine Company seeks a Director of Real Estate Analytics in Irvine to guide the analytical approach for large leases, tenant credit evaluations, and capital investments. You will translate data into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and prepare Investment Committee materials.

You will lead a team, model cash flows and valuations, collaborate with Asset Management and Leasing, and present to executives while driving automation and continuous improvement.