Real Estate Analyst

Platinum Storage Group; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Storage Group is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to work with the executive team across the U.S. on identifying and analyzing real estate and business investment opportunities.

You will gather and analyze financial data to build models, perform variance analyses, and present investment summaries to the investment committee. The role requires 3–5 years of financial analyst experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong real estate background to support acquisitions and market research

Qualifications

• BS/ BA or Master’s degree with strong academic and finance background.
• 3-5 years financial analyst experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; strong quantitative skills.
• Solid understanding of real estate finance and investment principles.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present concise findings.
• Strong written and oral communication; professional presence with executives.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models, including pro-forma and DCF analyses.
• Analyze deal structures and business issues with rigorous modeling.
• Conduct financial analysis of acquisitions of income-producing properties.
• Prepare investment reports and summaries for the investment committee.
• Support in sourcing new acquisition opportunities and interact with banks, investors, clients.
• Develop understanding of supported departments' business and strategies.
• Provide FP&A support for new initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Conduct market research and investigations on market conditions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Real estate background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Finance concepts

Experience as financial analyst

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Finance or related

Job description

Description

The Real Estate Analyst works with the executive team to identify and analyze real estate and business investment opportunities throughout the U.S. In this role, the Analyst will gather and analyze financial data to build models, perform variance analysis and provide investment summaries to the investment committee.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models, cost analysis, pro-forma and discounted cash flow models
• Understand deal structure and analyze complex business issues; perform rigorous and accurate analysis and modeling
• Financial analysis of acquisitions of all income-producing and/or properties for development
• Preparation and delivery of investment reports and summaries to investment committee
• Assist in building new acquisition opportunities and interact with banks, investors, clients
• Develop an understanding of the business and strategies of supported departments
• Provide the executive team with financial planning & analysis support for new initiatives and other ad hoc projects
• Conduct preliminary investigations on market conditions for new opportunities including detailed market research

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, social, fast moving environment. This self-starter candidate should be an enthusiastic team player, offer innovative ideas and have the ability manage multiple priorities.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong real estate background
• BS/ BA or Master’s degree with strong academic and finance background.
• 3-5 years financial analyst experience
• Conceptual knowledge of core business disciplines including real estate finance, investment principles, corporate finance, and accounting
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, able to express ideas and describe information in a clear and concise manner
• Professional presence to interact with executive management
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously with demanding deadlines in a small team environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities to accomplish objective
• Initiative, resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, reliable