Acquisitions Analyst - Marcus & Associates Executive Recruiters : Job Details

Our Client is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in the suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets is looking to add a Acquisitions Analyst to their ever growing team.

Acquisitions Analyst, is a full-time position to support all acquisition, disposition and financing activities. The candidate will assist in all aspects of these processes including underwriting, financial modeling, investment memo writing, due diligence and the execution of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player with strong analytical skills and a desire to be involved in all aspects of real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

•Create and maintain financial models for prospective transactions in Argus and Excel

•Support all analytical aspects of prospective transactions including market research, underwriting, financing, structuring and closing

•Conduct due diligence for asset acquisitions including verifying and assisting with financial underwriting, reviewing historical expenses and reviewing leases

•Draft investment memos and financial exhibits for prospective transactions

•Facilitate ongoing correspondence and coordinate with other internal departments (i.e. leasing, development, legal, accounting, finance and property management) to support transactions

•Interface with external parties including brokers, owners, attorneys, and consultants as necessary

•Coordinate with team members to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and efficacy throughout the life cycle of a deal

•Produce regular and ad hoc analysis as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

•Strong MS Excel skills are required

•Experience with Argus is required

•Understanding of and interest in real estate finance

•Ability to read and analyze lease documents

•Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate both internally and externally

•Commitment to excellence in their work ethic and work product

•Must be able to work under tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment

•Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills

•Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills