Analyst, Real Estate

OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Managing Director, Investments, the successful candidate will fill the full-time position of Analyst, Real Estate in Toronto. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the acquisition and disposition of a wide range of core, development, and value-add investments in major Canadian cities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in the development, interpretation, and communication of financial models underpinning new and existing land acquisitions related to future development and construction projects 
• Support the preparation of valuation models for ground-up development projects or repositioning of existing properties (including working with a cross-functional team to compile and analyze operational assumptions, development costs, market research, risk & returns analysis and other topics as required to develop a strong business case for each proposed project) 
• Provide key strategic insights through the use of quantitative and qualitative data (on a location and market-level basis) to inform land acquisitions, development, and project repositioning 
• Improve upon current, and develop new, tools and templates to streamline and standardize the project evaluation process 
• Present findings in clear, compelling, and professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, detailing development feasibility, opportunities, risks, etc. 
• Actively track and report on the progress, timing, and updates on all pipeline projects 
• Participate in various internal development and investment related meetings 
• Provide a wide-range of financial and real estate focused analytical support as required to support the Investments platform 
• Generate various analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management and other various stakeholders (board of directors, partners, consultants, etc.) to support strategic decision making 

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 

• The ideal candidate is highly organized with a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, a high level of business maturity and solid decision-making skills 
• University degree in architecture, planning, real-estate development, or business / finance with a real estate emphasis 
• The ideal individual will possess 3 years of varied real estate experience 
• Experience in preparing detailed and professional investment recommendation presentations / reports. 

• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills. 
• Must be self-starter, a strategic thinker and have a service-oriented attitude that will encourage continuous improvement of service and performance. 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity that will gain the trust and respect of staff and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize in a demanding, high paced environment. 
• Ability to formally articulate and present data as requested. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results. 
• Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.

The position will be based out of the Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.  

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.