Intern, Investments

Title: Intern, Investments (Fall Co-op 2024)

Reports To : Manager, Investments | Senior Analyst, Investments

Position Summary : The Investments Intern will be responsible for supporting the analysis and administrative work of the Investments Team. Key tasks will include preparing Weekly Team Agenda & Minutes, assisting with financial modelling, assisting in the preparation of the Investment Proposals, monitoring milestone dates, overseeing Due-Diligence Checklists, organizing & reviewing due-diligence materials, and ensuring the smooth transition of assets into and out of the Canadian portfolio. The Investments Intern will also be responsible for promoting innovative and improved changes throughout the transaction lifecycle, increasing overall efficiency and quality of life for all stakeholders.

To excel in this role, strong communication & time management skills, relationship management abilities, and a well-rounded understanding of financial analysis, due diligence processes, and market & industry trends are essential.

Responsibilities :

• Assist Investments Team in the preparation of Investments Proposals for the Board of Directors;
• Assist Senior Investment Analyst in the preparation of Prepare NOI analysis, IRR analysis, and Yield analysis for potential acquisitions and dispositions;
• Provide analytical support for various studies and analysis for Senior Analyst, Investments;
• Distribute relevant notifications and communicate timeline updates for on-going transactions to the due-diligence team and border departments;
• Distribute minutes, document, and follow up on tasks/decisions from meetings (I.e., Transaction Kickoff Calls, Due- Diligence Meetings, Pre-closing Transition Meetings, etc.)
• Upkeeping files and folders for both ongoing and prospective transactions, as well as maintaining the deal sheet;
• Assist in reviewing and/or preparing Due-Diligence Materials as directed by Manager, Investments;
• Support Operations and other departments with the integration and/or removal of asset within the portfolio;
• Administer the Due Diligence Checklist and ensure completion for all transactions, as well as modifying the Checklists to incorporate on-going changes;
• Communicate/escalate process issues to Investments, Manger and propose potential solutions, where applicable;
• Track, obtain approval, and ensure quotes and invoices associated with each transaction are processed;
• Summarize, monitor, and track post-acquisition warranty items for purpose-built new construction assets;
• Assist in administrative closing deliverables and transfers as directed by Manager, Investments and Senior Analyst, Investments;
• Assist in gathering data point for various studies and research report directed by the Investments, Manager;
• Co-ordinate site visit and travel itinerary for the Investments Team as directed by the Manger, Investments;
• Assist in other duties, projects, administrative task as assigned by Manager, Investments;

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate or Accounting;
• 0–1-year experience as a Summer Intern in commercial real estate, finance, accounting or other related field;
• Interest in Real Estate, Finance, and/or transactional based task & projects;
• Basic understanding of building financial models;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to distill and present information effectively;
• Strong financial analytic skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, ability to work independently and multi-task;
• Detail oriented with ability to work constructively and collaboratively;
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;