Associate, Investments

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Cadillac Fairview (CF) is a globally focused owner, operator, investor, and developer of best-in-class real estate across retail, office, residential, industrial and mixed-use asset classes. Wholly owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, CF manages in excess of $36 billion of assets across the Americas and the United Kingdom, with further expansion planned into Europe and Asia.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, the Investment Associate provides advanced technical expertise through conducting highly complex analyses and modelling of data and developing related reports and recommendations to support Investments in all of its initiatives.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complex underwriting of real estate investment opportunities (acquisitions/dispositions) for both asset and corporate level transactions and perform asset and market due diligence
• Participates in the execution of real estate and real estate-related acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence processes across industrial, office, life sciences, and multifamily
• Assists in the development and management of financial models for investments, joint ventures, scenario analysis and financing
• Participates in the research, analysis and execution of strategic initiatives
• Assists senior team members in coordinating and leading transactions, including due diligence processes

SCOPE OF RESPONSI BILITY (financial, people, operations):

• Provides input to decisions regarding financial transactions
• Conducts the planning, coordination and execution of highly complex analytical projects
• Establishes strong working relationships with internal groups at CF and has a strong understanding of the various areas of the business
• Develops contacts and working level relationships with external counterparts and consultants

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline with top academic credentials
• Possession of, or working towards, a MBA, LLB, CA or CFA an asset
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a multi-sector real estate, private equity or investment banking firm in an investment, valuation and/or asset management capacity
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) and ARGUS valuation DCF software

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated track record of successfully working in a team oriented environment
• Solid grounding in financial concepts, corporate finance and valuation
• Thorough knowledge of due diligence and transactional processes
• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships with both internal and external clients
• Strong project management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment
• Position involves domestic travel