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Associate, Real Estate Investments

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Job Requisition Id: 188048
Business Function: Pension Investment
Primary City: Toronto
Other Location(s):
Province: Ont. - GTA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPPIA01
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/04/2025

Job Description

The Associate, Real Estate Investments, actively supports the Pension Investment, Real Estate portfolio team in completing the due diligence of new investments / developments tracking investment performance at the asset and fund level, and in providing associated reporting and analytics. The Associate is familiar with the investment industry including portfolio management, investment dealers and brokers, public pension plans and is knowledgeable about capital markets.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Associate, Real Estate Investments.

Assists with the financial modelling and analysis of funds, companies and transactions. Reviews and analyzes fund and direct investment opportunities. Prepares the initial screening reports and works alongside the investment team, conducting detailed due diligence on new investment opportunities. Helps prepare investment recommendation reports.
Reviews external manager quarterly reports and tracks key performance and operational metrics. Performs comprehensive Excel analyses and highlights important insights.
Assists in the preparation of the periodic Investment Advisory Committee report which summarizes operational activities, portfolio performance, valuation attribution analysis, and any other reporting required.
Builds and maintains internal databases / research, financial systems and models while streamlining operational processes.
Assists in the preparation of Quarterly Investment Reports for each investment in the portfolio (either funds or direct investments). Ensures the data accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
Supports ad-hoc analyses for portfolio management as needed. This includes analyses on tenant credit, industry exposure and loan covenant.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a university degree in Business, Finance or Mathematics.

Experience

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience (i.e. commercial real estate investment analysis, corporate or investment banking, equity research, consulting, accounting or transaction services) is an asset.
Experience or knowledge of commercial real estate is an asset.

Other Candidate Requirements

Strong ability to create reports, spreadsheets and financial models using Excel.
Knowledge of cash flow forecasting and modeling in Argus Enterprise.
Ability to prepare compelling PowerPoint presentations.
Strong organizational, prioritization and time-management skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and to communicate complex ideas or concepts.
A high-level of motivation, energy and excitement concerning investments.
Knowledge of the Yardi platform is an asset.

Other Information

Hybrid Workplace Policy: This position will require for the incumbent to work from our offices (1 Dundas St W, Toronto) between 4-5 days per week.

Multiple positions, Indeterminate and Term positions, Possibility of extension or permanency, Eligibility list to be created for a period of twelve (12) months.

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