Senior Associate, Listed Real Estate Associate
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Job Title: Senior Associate, Listed Real Estate Associate
Department: Investments - Listed Real Estate
Reports To: Portfolio Manager or Senior Analyst - Listed Real Estate
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $130,000 - $155,000
Job Summary:
As a member of the Listed Real Estate investment team and Global Investment Committee, you will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to produce company and sector investment ideas as well as portfolio level reports and analysis. The ideal candidate will have solid analytical capabilities, strong quantitative abilities and superior writing and communication skills. The ability to perform well both independently and within a team environment is of utmost importance. Demonstrable passion for real estate and public market investing is a must. Position has significant upside potential and room for advancement. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Minimum Requirements:
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
Department: Investments - Listed Real Estate
Reports To: Portfolio Manager or Senior Analyst - Listed Real Estate
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $130,000 - $155,000
Job Summary:
As a member of the Listed Real Estate investment team and Global Investment Committee, you will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to produce company and sector investment ideas as well as portfolio level reports and analysis. The ideal candidate will have solid analytical capabilities, strong quantitative abilities and superior writing and communication skills. The ability to perform well both independently and within a team environment is of utmost importance. Demonstrable passion for real estate and public market investing is a must. Position has significant upside potential and room for advancement. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Assist analysts with macro-level property sector research and individual security analysis
- Assist analysts with maintaining and updating earnings and valuation models
- Work with analysts to highlight actionable investment ideas to the team
- Participate in company meetings, property tours and industry conferences
- Manage research technology applications and databases used in the investment process
- Assist portfolio managers with optimization requests and analysis
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong understanding of core finance and investment concepts (real estate investing is a plus
- Bachelor's degree with two to four years of experience; concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Real Estate preferred, with progress towards the CFA designation a plus
- Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel; proficiency with Bloomberg and FactSet
- Programming for data analytics (PYTHON, R, SQL, MATLAB, or similar) experience preferred but not required
- Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision and urgency
- Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills with clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative/statistical skills
- A solid understanding of security analysis and accounting concepts required
- Familiarity with REITs and drivers of Real Estate fundamentals is preferred but not mandatory
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.