Analyst/Senior Analyst, Acquisitions

Job Description

Breakthrough Properties

Breakthrough Properties is a life science real estate development company that leverages cross- sector collaboration to deliver environments that foster innovation and scientific breakthroughs. We have combined Tishman Speyer’s decades of global real estate development experience with Bellco Capital’s industry-making biotechnology entrepreneurship to reimagine environments where companies can create life-changing therapies for patients. 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. In April 2022, Breakthrough announced the final closing of a $3 billion fund dedicated to the acquisition, development, and operation of life science real estate.

The Role
Breakthrough Properties is looking for an experienced real estate professional to join our New York, Los Angeles, or San Diego office as an Analyst/Senior Analyst, Acquisitions.  As a member of the Acquisitions team, the Analyst/Senior Analyst will contribute to the evaluation, underwriting, presentation, and execution of real estate investment opportunities across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage detailed and dynamic financial underwriting models in both Excel and ARGUS in connection with the evaluation of potential acquisition and development opportunities
• Maintain up-to-date market research for key real estate fundamentals and transactions in targeted life science markets
• Assist in the preparation of investment presentation materials summarizing key investment criteria and considerations for review by management team
• Review due-diligence documentation and coordinate with 3rd party vendors, brokers, and in-house departments as part of transaction due diligence process
• Assist in review of transaction documents such as leases, PSAs, and loan agreements
• General financial analyses and support for a variety of investment and operational decisions
• Maintain asset management models
• Provide portfolio management support including project level communication with LPs
• Become part of a collaborative, multi-functional team

Qualifications:
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, collaborative, and self-motivated candidates with the following skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in an analytically based real estate investment or finance role, ideally in Class A commercial product
• Advanced Excel underwriting skills and experience using ARGUS Enterprise
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to articulate complex concepts in clear concise and professional manner
• Unwavering attention to detail and dedicated to excellence in work product and delivery
• Understanding of physical aspects of real estate and architectural design
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• 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

FULL VACCINATION STATUS IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT. 
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.