Senior Analyst, Asset Management and Development

About Breakthrough Properties

Breakthrough is a joint-venture between Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital, combining Tishman Speyer’s global real estate platform with Bellco Capital’s deep life science investment expertise to reimagine environments where companies can create life-changing therapies for patients. Breakthrough Properties is a life science real estate investment company that leverages cross-sector collaboration to deliver environments that foster innovation and scientific breakthroughs. Breakthrough is led by an experienced management team with a proven track record investing in life science real estate.  At Breakthrough, we seek to be a home for scientific discovery and innovation because we understand what scientists do, how they do it and why they do it.

Job Title

Senior Analyst, Asset Management and Development (Los Angeles or San Diego)

Job Description

The Senior Analyst will support regional Asset Management efforts for Breakthrough’s growing portfolio while working closely with the following teams: Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Debt Capital Markets, Development & Project Management, Equity Capital Markets, Legal, Marketing, and Property Management. The Senior Analyst will contribute to the operation, underwriting, reporting, presentation, and business plan execution for the firm’s real estate investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed and dynamic financial models and cash flows in Excel and Argus for existing portfolio assets to support operational decisions
• Conduct lease analyses and assist with the lease negotiation process for prospective tenants
• Review and abstract governing documents, including partnership agreements, loan agreements, leases, or other legal documents
• Assist in the preparation of investment presentation materials summarizing key investment operating and performance criteria and considerations for review by management team
• Provide portfolio management support including project level communication with LPs
• Produce strategic business plans and work with property management team to produce annual budgets and future cashflow projections for portfolio assets
• Report on property performance, complete quarterly valuations, and evaluate periodic appraisals
• Maintain up-to-date market research on key real estate fundamentals and transactions in targeted life science markets including lease and sales comparable spreadsheets and maps
• Become part of a collaborative, multi-functional team

Requirements

At Breakthrough, we understand that our team is our most valuable asset. We look for people who are passionate about real estate and are ready to hit the ground running. Breakthrough is seeking highly intelligent and self-motivated candidates with the following skills:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in an analytically based real estate investment or finance role
• Advanced Excel underwriting skills and experience using ARGUS Enterprise
• Strong creative, methodical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to articulate complex concepts in clear concise and professional manner
• Unwavering attention to detail and organization; dedicated to excellence in work product and delivery
• Self-motivation with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work effectively with both peers and senior management in a highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment
• Passion for working in the life science field, and how real estate supports mission critical facilities

As an equal opportunity employer, Breakthrough Properties is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. FULL VACCINATION STATUS IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT AT BREAKTHROUGH PROPERTIES.