Job Description

LEM Capital (“LEM”) is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to become a member of the Asset/Portfolio Management team. The Analyst will play an integral role in monitoring and driving the performance of an active and expanding multifamily investment portfolio and will have the opportunity to join a successful and growing organization where he/she will gain broad exposure to value-add multifamily real estate transactions nationwide.

Duties will include working closely with the asset management, portfolio management, investor relations and acquisitions teams to monitor and evaluate ongoing performance of the portfolio and business plan implementation, identify trends and analyze data to make informed recommendations on strategy for the owned portfolio and new acquisitions. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining asset management and fund models for multiple private equity real estate funds, managing portfolio data, undertaking other analyses and clearly communicating information and projections to internal and external constituents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary areas of focus include:

Update, enhance, and maintain detailed fund models used for capturing historical asset and fund-level performance and projecting forward-looking fund performance.
Provide analytical support on a wide variety of assignments including monitoring investment performance, financial analysis and tracking capital improvement progress.
Manage monthly financial reporting process with operating partners and maintain internal asset management models.
Analyze financial data and operating reports against budgets, underwriting and other financial benchmarks.
Provide analytical support to Asset Management with strategic investment decisions within the portfolio, including refinancing and disposition analyses.
Monitor property level debt and fund lines of credit to ensure compliance with all financial covenants.
Coordinate data and information to assist Investor Relations in responding to various consultant questionnaires and investor requests.
Participate in developing content for various Investor Relations presentations throughout the year.
Conduct research on existing markets in the portfolio as well as working with the Acquisitions team to research and identify potential new target markets.
Continually improve financial models and processes to increase efficiencies and streamline the accessibility of portfolio information.
Preparation of white papers, thought leadership initiatives, and other marketing materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a major in finance, real estate, accounting or economics.
Ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience working with a real estate company, a private equity fund or a financial services firm.
Understanding of real estate investment and financing processes including, but not limited to, market analysis, financial analysis, property valuation and capital markets.
Team player, who works well with others, is organized, proactive, self-directed, conscientious and assumes accountability and responsibility for specific performance and work product.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to identify opportunities and risks that could adversely affect the portfolio and recommend strategic solutions.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities.
Ability to grow within the role and take on increased responsibilities.
Position may require some travel and is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Competitive base salary and annual bonus and long-term compensation based on individual and firm performance. We also offer an attractive benefits package such as Health and Dental, Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off benefits.

LEM CAPITAL

LEM Capital is a real estate private equity firm with a 23-year track record focused on protecting investors’ downside and building portfolios to help deliver dependable current cash flow and equity upside through good and bad cycles.

The team consists of multifamily experts that seek to acquire well-located apartment properties where LEM can create value through physical upgrades and implementation of better management practices. The firm’s approach combines the local, long-term market knowledge and day-to-day management of its network of nationwide operating partners with LEM’s disciplined investment selection, rigorous due diligence process and intensive asset management oversight, all led by the firm’s partners. LEM’s goal is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors while safeguarding capital.

Since 2002, LEM has raised approximately $1.8 billion in investor commitments and invested over $9.2 billion in real estate value contributing to their expertise in structuring, execution and asset management. This includes acquiring over 27,000 value-add apartment units since 2011.

Please e-mail resumes to hr@lemcapital.com,

Subject line: ANALYST ASSET/PORTFOLIO MANAGMENT

No phone calls please.

Portfolio Management

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