Analyst, Asset Management

CapitaLand International USA team is a dynamic, lean team that is responsible for investment activities of the CapitaLand Group in the residential rental (student housing, multifamily and single-family build-to-rent), hotels and “new economy” commercial real estate (tech-focused office, suburban office, industrial, life science, data centers) sectors in the United States, with a focus on growth markets. Across the various vehicles, CapitaLand International USA currently manages about 65 assets with a total value of approximately US$4 billion and is focused on rapidly increasing our assets under management over the next five years. The team operates from two office locations – New York City and Los Angeles.

Job Summary

As part of the CapitaLand International USA Asset Management team, you will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation, analysis, review, and consolidation of the monthly asset management reports
• Support in the preparation of annual property valuation models and portfolio analytics for various asset classes
• Work with US Asset Management team to maintain operational best practices and enhance reporting for sector and property level performance
• Support in the implementation of asset strategies and plans to optimize operations and values, including:
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, reforecasts and business plans for the assets
• Monitoring and analyzing property performance
• Assisting in reporting asset performance to the Board/Management
• Preparing annual strategic plans and presentations
• Preparing property-level analyses and presentations (Argus Enterprise experience strongly preferred)
• Taking responsibility for reporting on all aspects of the USA assets, from managing monthly reporting to ad hoc data queries
• Managing Sustainability reporting/monitoring and ad hoc Sustainability requests
• Preparing cash-flow analysis to support major leasing or capital investment decisions
• Working with audit team to complete ad hoc requests
• Driving forward efficient process to seek relevant approvals and payment of invoices, in accordance with CapitaLand’s policies
• Partnering with various stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports
• Monitoring and studying market trends and their impact on asset performance
• Assist with other special projects, investment & asset management related tasks and corporate initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of relevant working experience with sound quantitative skills and a strong foundation in financial modelling and analysis
• Familiar with real estate markets and real estate valuation methodologies (e.g. DCF, Direct Cap, Cost/Sales Comp approaches)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with ARGUS Enterprise is preferred but not required
• A self-starter who is proactive and able to work independently
• A solution-driven individual who can prioritize workloads to meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure and deliver on tight reporting deadlines
• Able to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders and especially with our HQ in Singapore to align required practices and standards