Company Overview:
Our client is a leading industrial real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of industrial assets nationwide, with a footprint spanning 601 properties across 41 states totaling approximately 119.2 million square feet.

Position Overview:
As an involved participant in the Acquisitions platform, a Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the investment process through quantitative and qualitative analysis. The primary function of the position is to work within an analyst team in conjunction with an Acquisition Officer to escort a transaction through the deal pipeline from origination to close. An Analyst will also work on portfolio related analysis on an as needed or ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities:

• Research the physical and financial attributes of an asset(s) as well as conduct lease analysis to accurately underwrite acquisition opportunities and value existing assets within the portfolio.
• Work within proprietary cash flow model to project the overall economic feasibility and performance of potential real estate acquisitions, development deals and corporate finance projects.
• Participate in and conduct broker calls to understand asset specific market dynamics including market rents, comparable sales, downtime and rent growth.
• Produce memorandum materials on a weekly basis to be presented to members of the Investment Committee for initial deal approvals.
• Prepare letters of intent and review purchase agreement documents from a business perspective.
• Prepare full Investment Committee memorandums for the Board of Directors for larger transactions.
• Assist in the interpretation of all due diligence materials, prepare a memo detailing due diligence findings.
• Work with legal and accounting department colleagues to aid preparation of closing documents.
• Other responsibilities include preparing Argus cash flows for accounting purposes, and potentially to support analysis related to dispositions and large lease analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a real estate or finance related industry.
• Highly motivated with a keen interest in real estate.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of ARGUS Enterprise is preferable.
• Desire to work in a team environment, often under pressure.