Investments Associate

McCourt Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking an Associate to manage deal processes and analyze investments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in market analysis, and strong financial modeling skills. Candidates should excel in a high-growth environment, effectively communicating complex ideas. Knowledge of Excel, Argus, and PowerPoint is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity within a fast-growing development platform that values analytical and results-driven individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in real estate or finance.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate market analysis or investment banking.
• Strong proficiency in building cash flow models for various asset types.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new investments in real estate assets.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing.
• Perform in-depth diligence on investment opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or mathematics

Master’s degree in business administration or finance

Tools

Excel

Argus

PowerPoint

Job description

McCourt Partners is a full-service real estate development, investment, and management firm with over $1 billion of permanent capital dedicated to real estate strategies. Our portfolio of projects spans the globe, including investments in flagship projects in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Dallas. We oversee the development process from the perspective of an owner and an investor. Our team has successfully planned, designed, and constructed over 30 million square feet of office, hotel, residential, and mixed-use projects with a total value of over $30 billion. Together, we have extensive experience in transformative, large-scale complex projects that leverage deep relationships with real estate advisors, contractors, and government entities.

We seek opportunities with upside that can be unlocked with patient capital and creative business plan execution. Our investment team has extensive experience in premier gateway cities, as well as high-growth markets in Texas and Arizona. With an indefinite duration, we’re positioned to deliver compounding returns through unique opportunities such as existing income-producing properties with long-term redevelopment potential, and under-utilized sites that require time and land-use expertise to perfect entitlements for their highest and best use.

About the Role and Responsibilities:

McCourt Partners is looking for an analytical, inquisitive, and strong-minded Associate to help expand our real estate efforts. The Associate will be responsible for independently running and managing deal processes, reviewing acquisitions and overseeing all Real Estate team initiatives. The Associate will work with the investments and development team to analyze new opportunities, asset dispositions, financing structures and development management, and support senior-level decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to be on the investment team of a fast-growing development platform.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new investments in operating real estate assets and new development opportunities
• Assist with day-to-day workstreams on new acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing
• Assist with asset management and portfolio management workstreams to support senior-level decision-making
• Perform in-depth diligence on a wide range of opportunities
• Prepare cash flow models, incorporating analyses such as distribution waterfalls, sensitivity matrices, IRR, and NPV
• Assist in development efforts for new and ongoing projects
• Prepare investment committee memos, presentations and related support material

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates will be an integral member of McCourt Partners, which has a compelling portfolio of real estate projects and an ongoing focus on evaluating new investments that align with McCourt Partner’s permanent capital.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can operate in a high-growth entrepreneurial environment. The Associate will require strong communication and writing skills to convey complex ideas in concise ways. The candidate will also possess excellent financial modeling skills and an extensive understanding of diligence execution. Candidates who are detail-oriented, thorough, analytical and results-driven will thrive at McCourt Partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a preference for a degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or mathematics
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field highly preferred
• 3+ years of real estate/market analysis experience in private equity or investment banking. US market experience required
• Must be able to build cash flow models for all asset types and financing scenarios
• Strong communicator who can concisely summarize complex ideas
• High proficiency in Excel, Argus and PowerPoint

McCourt Partners is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, familial, caregiver or veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.