Senior Analyst, Investment Management

If you're a passionate go-getter with a keen interest in real estate, we want to hear from you! With a range of full-service real estate offerings including property management, development, investment and asset management, and leasing, Colonnade BridgePort has built a reputation of excellence in the real estate industry. We service a portfolio of state of the art commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties in Ottawa, the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada.

As we continue to grow and expand our business, we are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our dynamic team. Our people are what drives our success as an organization. Read on to discover how our Senior Analyst opportunity may be right for you!

At a glance:

Who: Experienced Real Estate Investment Professional with strong financial modeling, analytical, and deal execution skills.

What: Sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, and managing high-impact real estate investments across development and income-focused properties.

Where: Ottawa

Reporting to the Director of Investment Management, the Senior Analyst will be a key player within the Investment Management (IM) team, empowered to take an active role in sourcing, closing, and managing high-impact development and income-focused properties, as well as exciting acquisition opportunities tied to the company's Development Management (DM) and Asset Management (AM) activities.

This role calls for a sharp analytical mindset, exceptional critical thinking, and advanced financial modeling skills. A strong understanding of real estate fundamentals across various property types, combined with in-depth knowledge of the investment management and transaction processes, will empower the Senior Analyst to make a significant impact. You'll be actively involved in every stage of the investment cycle, supporting the growth and success of our DM and AM businesses.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for prospective and existing investments throughout the investment life cycle as a trusted strategic finance business partner and project finance expert on matters related to financial modelling, financial analysis and capital markets
• Partner and collaborate with the combined DM and AM teams and with colleagues involved in the Fund Management (FM) and other activities both within CBP Capital and across the company
• Conduct research and analysis to build asset theses for attractive acquisition opportunities in targeted markets
• Prepare business cases on acquisition opportunities that summarize the acquisition, including the asset thesis, underwriting (projected cash flows, capital structure and return metrics) and the implementation plan for successful execution
• In collaboration with the DM team, create, monitor and update development proformas as required
• Conceptualize, determine, and effectively communicate the potential impact of business decisions on the financial performance of investments
• Responsible for all financial and proforma analysis including sensitivity analysis

Keys to success in this role are:

• 5+ years of experience in a Senior Analyst role within the real estate and/or real estate finance industry
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated self-starter, with a strong passion for learning, innovating, and improving the quality of work and for taking responsibility to achieve targeted outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with expert-level capabilities
• Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL and business intelligence tools like Power BI, or a strong eagerness to develop these skills, are highly valued
• Experience with ARGUS Enterprise is a plus
• Solid understanding of real estate documentation, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, financial statements, management agreements, leases, mortgages, and more
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Thrives under pressure and works efficiently within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment to deliver exceptional results
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a natural aptitude for analyzing financial models and presenting complex information to both management and investors in a clear and compelling way

Commitment to our People

We are committed to creating a positive experience for our employees. We work hard at Colonnade BridgePort, and we have fun while doing it! Our employees enjoy participating in sports tournaments, BBQ's, potlucks, prize draws, holiday parties, and more! The successful candidate can expect the following perks and benefits:

• Three weeks starting paid vacation, three days personal leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working environment (position dependent, alternative may be offered)
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage (cost shared by company and employee)
• Professional development (up to two paid courses per year)
• RRSP matching program
• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Summer hours (position dependent, alternative may be offered)

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Colonnade BridgePort acknowledges that teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can bring about innovative solutions and ideas. Therefore, we welcome and encourage qualified applications from people of all gender identities, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email people@colonnadebridgeport.ca.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.