Senior Analyst, Development Analytics & Capital

Location:

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5

 

 

Position Overview

Choice Properties is currently seeking a Senior Analyst, Development Analytics and Capital to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to join our organization as a member of the Development team. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for playing an integral role in providing analytical support primarily for retail developments with the opportunity to expand to mixed-use developments. The candidate will be a highly motivated and resourceful self-starter that is eager to learn and partner closely with the broader Development group. This role will provide excellent learning experience for those who wish to build a career in real estate development.

Choice Properties currently has 13 projects under active development and a further 25 projects in development planning. Being present and creating value in the community is a priority for the Company and is driving an intensification of community-focused development projects which comprise a diversified product mix including retail intensification, greenfield industrial development, purpose-built rental buildings, food/drug anchored mixed-use site re-development, and condominiums.

Responsibilities:

Underwriting and Financial Analysis

• Create and maintain detailed development proforma and dynamic cash flow models for development projects
• Critically assess proforma assumptions with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Prepare financial analysis, development scenarios, and sensitivity analysis to inform decision making and evaluate development options
• Update pro forma and cash flow projection with an active role in the quarterly budgeting process through the Retool program
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis for ongoing projects and attain a comprehensive grasp of incurred costs versus estimated costs to complete, ensuring a clear understanding of project financials
• Effectively identify potential risks to the construction schedule and budget, adeptly communicating findings and implementing strategic mitigation measures

Market Research

• Conduct in-depth market research to refine inputs and assumptions, e.g. timing, costs, rents, absorption for feasibility analyses and market positioning
• Analyze and summarize various market research database and publications and provide regular updates on market trends, policy changes and economic dynamics

Portfolio Tracking

• Maintain and manage the development portfolio tracker with the latest information. Strive for accuracy and consistency across various sources to maintain a reliable database
• Coordinate and assist in transferring information from portfolio tracker to dashboard for senior management’s review
• Proactively monitor project performance by tracking financial, schedule, construction, and leasing progress

Capital Approval and Reporting

• Lead capital expenditure approval process including preparing packages, completing documentation/forms, and providing support for internal control
• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Business Review materials and any ad-hoc development updates
• Contribute to crafting compelling presentation decks tailored for diverse audiences, ensuring effective communication of information and key messages
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team and the broader organization
• Assist with miscellaneous ad-hoc projects and relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant real estate development experience working within a development firm or equivalent, with a thorough understanding of the full lifecycle of development;
• Post-secondary education/degree in real estate, business/finance, economics, or related field;
• Further related designations/training, completed or in pursuit (CFA, CPA, etc.) is considered an asset;
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize various initiatives within a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• A strategic and analytically minded professional with excellent quantitative skills;
• A critical thinker and independent problem solver, with a keen ability to identify opportunities and risks and provide initial recommendations;
• Superb oral and written communication skills, including visualization skills (i.e. able to “tell a story” and highlight key insights and complex ideas concisely);
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively at all levels to enact results and achieve desired outcomes;
• Exhibits Choice Properties’ CORE values and Blue culture to deliver results.

Hybrid Model: 4 days in office

About Choice Properties

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centers.

Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through high quality transactions, strategic development and active property management. We mainly focus on necessity-based retail, and high-quality industrial and mixed-use assets. In particular, we have a strategic relationship with Loblaw, our largest tenant, that provides us with access to high quality investment opportunities.

Our established operating platform with a proven track record of success also provides us with access to a transformational development pipeline that we believe supports superior long-term value creation and growth. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Additional Information:

Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings:

1

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Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

 

 

$78,120.00 - $107,415.00 / 78.120,00$ - 107.415,00$ (per year / par an)

 

 

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.