Acquisitions and Finance Analyst

Job Description

OVERVIEW: 

ShopOne Centers REIT, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air shopping centers throughout the United States. The Company's portfolio consists of more than 3.1 million square feet of open-air shopping centers in market-dominant locations that feature a strong mix of non-discretionary and value-oriented retail tenants and grocers. Headquartered in New York City, ShopOne has an opportunity for a highly-motivated and well organized Acquisitions & Finance Analyst to join its seasoned team of entrepreneurial minded real estate professionals.  The primary role will be creating and running financial models using Argus and Excel, creating and updating investment memoranda for presentation to senior management and conducting market research for prospective investments.  The Acquisition and Finance Analyst will be actively involved in all facets of the business, including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, debt financing, and portfolio accounting.  The role will be located in either mid-town Manhattan or suburban-Philadelphia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform financial analyses utilizing Excel and Argus software, including cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses
• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and market data, including rent comparables and sales comparables
• Collect, organize, review, and summarize property diligence reports, leases, legal documents, financial and operating information, property condition reports, and other due diligence materials. 
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Memoranda and for potential acquisitions and dispositions, effectively communicating support for underwriting assumptions
• Interact with Sellers, Buyers, and Brokers to assist in facilitating the efficient completion of acquisition and disposition transactions
• Perform ad hoc analyses to assist the Finance and Accounting teams, including financial reporting, preparation of presentation materials for management meetings, and the evaluation of large sets of portfolio level data.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• College/university degree required – preference in finance, real estate, business, accounting or economics
• 1-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, real estate, investment banking or real estate investment sales
• Basic familiarity with real estate finance and leasing concepts
• Demonstrated interest in real estate. Experience in retail real estate a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Argus Valuation DCF or Argus Enterprise a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technical aptitude and desire to learn new software
• Works well in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills necessary to effectively interact with senior management, brokers and other outside parties