Analyst, Real Estate Investments

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We’re seeking an Analyst, Real Estate Investments to join our Real Estate Investments team. The hire will be involved in all aspects of the real estate investments and the asset management process.

As an Analyst, Real Estate Investments, you’ll :

Support investment managers in the analysis of potential real estate transactions across all asset classes including residential, office, retail, and industrial assets, and transactions in various forms : direct asset transactions, corporate transactions, secondary share, private funds, etc.

Develop and validate financial models related to real estate investments (debt or equity)

Analyze cash flows and project returns

Analyze the impact of different assumptions on performance : revenue, operating expenses, financing, tax, fees, etc.

Analyze investment risks

Analyze the asset’s operating budget and financial statements

Analyze the partnership structure

Participate in presenting investment opportunities at weekly Real Estate Management Investment Committee meetings

Participate and support investment managers in the due diligence process

Summarize and follow up on external reports (physical, environment, financial, legal, tax, insurance and other reports)

Participate in drafting administrative documents

Business plans for the various assets, presentations to PSP Investments’ Board of Directors, etc.

Participate and support investment managers in active management of PSP Investments’ Real Estate assets

Conduct research and analysis of real estate markets, segmented by asset type and geography, to identify trends and opportunities in selected markets and asset classes. Engage in regular reviews of business plans, assessing and reporting on deviations from projected budgets.

Perform ongoing valuation assessments to track and interpret real estate market values, ensuring alignment with current market conditions.

Develop Major Decisions Memoranda, outlining evidence-based recommendations for asset-related decisions, including financing options, hedging strategies, leasing agreements, and more.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Strong writing skills

Strong interest for the field of real estate investment

Strong financial analytical skills

Ability to build good relationships internally, as well as externally

Ability to manage a number of different projects at any given time and to manage deadlines

Good attention to detail and presentation of information

Outgoing self-starter; high level of autonomy

Proactivity, forward thinking and drive for results

Strong team player

Organized and methodical

Flexibility and adaptability

Work ethics and professional integrity

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Real Estate combined with strong analytical skills

M.Sc. in Finance, MBA, CA or CFA designation are assets

Up to two (2) years of relevant experience

Experience in analysis of real estate transactions, a definite asset

High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS Office (most specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package

• designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to :

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy : up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

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