Senior Analyst, Investments

Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada's largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion. Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management, primarily in Canada and the UK. www.realstar.ca/ www.realstargroup.com/

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Investments, or as that role may designate, the successful candidate will fill the full-time position of Senior Analyst, Investments located at our Toronto Head Office. This position requires you to work from the Head Office five (5) days a week.

The primary responsibility is to support investment decision-making and acquisition due diligence for multi-residential real estate assets.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in full 'deal cycle' including preliminary projections, underwriting, due diligence, financing and documentation;
• Prepare financial underwriting and backup information for property acquisitions that are consistent with the objectives of the investment mandate of our clients;
• Assist with the evaluation of new investment opportunities and strategies for growth including preparing investment recommendations and proposals for senior management;
• Assist to arrange mortgage applications for acquisitions of properties;
• Analyze financing strategies at both the property and portfolio level;
• Work closely with other departments on acquisitions, financing, and dispositions;
• Research economic conditions and market trends which can be applied towards recommendations on investments;
• Synthesize data across departments for use in underwriting;
• Assist senior staff to manage property and financial risks (i.e. title, legal, environmental, indemnities, etc.); and
• Assist in identifying growth opportunities (i.e. new developments and acquisitions).

Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree, preferably commerce/business related or enrolled in CFA or MBA program
• Three (3) years of real estate investment experience, multi-residential favoured;
• A general background in real estate underwriting/financial modeling, using Excel;
• Familiarity with Yardi is an asset;
• Ability to understand real estate investing and the appraisal processes;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and persuasion; at ease with formal and informal presentations;
• Be able to multi-task while working with multiple deadlines;
• Team player with an understanding of group dynamics;
• Prepared to take initiative and proactively complete assigned tasks and responsibilities; and
• Keen judgement and an ability to provide practical solutions to complex financial and transactional challenges.

To apply, please send your resume to careers@realstar.ca. Include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Realstar is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ persons and those who are able to speak fluently in a language(s) other than English.

Realstar supports equal opportunity initiatives. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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