Real Estate Private Equity Analyst / Sr. Analyst

Company Confidential

Alternative Investments Residential Hospitality / Entertainment Healthcare Industrial Office Retail Asset Class Agnostic

Los Angeles, CA

Salary Estimate: Confidential

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office

Experience Required: 1+ to 2 years

Education Required: 4 Year College

Job Description

Position Title: Analyst / Sr. Analyst

Location: Los Angeles Headquarters

Position Reports to: VP of Acquisitions

FLSA Status: Exempt

EEO Code: Professionals

JOB SUMMARY:

Real Estate Private Equity Firm is seeking an Analyst / Sr. Analyst to support the continue growth of its West LA office. The firm invests capital via its discretionary fund vehicles with a primary focus on opportunistic and value-add strategies across all property types, managing over $2 billion in AUM on behalf of three discretionary funds and several joint ventures.

The Analyst / Sr. Analyst plays an important role in supporting the evaluation and execution of acquisitions and developments alongside senior management. This involves all aspects of the real estate investment process including financial analysis, market research, due diligence, financing, business plan development, and closing.

Build and maintain detailed financial models utilizing Excel and Argus for acquisition and development projects that incorporate various scenarios and sensitivity analyses
Assist in negotiations with lenders and investors through the analysis of various capital structures and cash flow distribution waterfalls
Perform in-depth research of markets, comps, and development sites
Review offering memorandums, tour properties, and interface with brokers
Prepare presentations and materials for the investment committee, investors, and lenders
Manage due diligence, including the analysis and review of market data, financial statements, development budgets, 3rd party reports, and legal documentation
Coordinate closings of transactions and correspondence between internal departments and external parties

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent undergraduate record
0-2 years of work experience in either a transaction-oriented real estate role (private equity, acquisitions, development, structured finance, investment sales) or advanced financial role (investment banking, management consulting, Big 4 accounting)
Basic knowledge of real estate finance, valuation, and capital markets
An aptitude for financial modeling, research, and underwriting of investments
Experience with Argus is preferred, but not required
Strong critical thinking with resourceful problem-solving skills
Meticulous attention to detail and pride in their work
Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams
Thoughtful presentation and communication skills with the ability to think like an investor and articulate assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations from their analysis
The ability to positively represent the company in the market and with third parties

Additionally, ideal candidates will be team players suited to work within an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, be self-motivated and proactive with an ability to work independently and exhibit a desire to learn. The job is in-person, full-time in the firm’s West LA office and will entail occasional travel.

Underwriting

Acquisitions

Due Diligence