Senior Analyst/Associate, Investments and Asset Management ( {{city}})
2 days ago
Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, MA On-site Firm Overview: Our client is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of science, technology and innovation, our mission is to provide mission critical infrastructure that enables our clients to advance human health and unleash human potential. Our client owns and operates a high-quality life science real estate portfolio comprised of 16 million square feet, with 167 assets concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. We have cultivated strong long-term relationships with more than 250 tenant partners including Takeda, Merck, Beth Israel, Biogen, Illumina, Apple, Lucid, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers, Harvard, and the University of California, among others. Over the companys history, they have developed or redeveloped approximately 75% of the square footage in its portfolio, including more than two million square feet presently under development in the core innovation markets. Position Overview: Senior Analyst or Associate, Investments & Asset Management provides analytical and decision support, including investment underwriting and financial analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, development, redevelopment, leasing, restructure, termination of existing tenants, transactional due diligence support for potential real estate investment opportunities, management of existing assets and creative growth opportunities. Responsibilities: 1. Run comprehensive underwriting process including creation of detailed financial models (Excel and Argus), market assumptions, and analyses for Investments and Asset Management activities, capital markets, and other strategic capital allocation opportunities to enhance the value and performance of the assets., 2. Identify growth opportunities and recommend appropriate strategies using knowledge of market trends, financial data, and industry benchmarks., 3. Contribute to preparation of investment presentations to the Investment Committee;, 4. Prepare ad-hoc analysis and industry related research in support of potential investment, leasing, or development opportunities;, 5. Help manage transactional due diligence process and communication with counterparties;, 6. Work with various departments including legal, accounting, leasing, development, finance, and operations to aggregate, interpret, and share information used to communicate both externally and internally for potential investments;, 7. Prepare comprehensive business plans for assets, outlining key initiatives, alternative strategies, and financial projections., 8. Conduct diligence to assess operating performance, utilization, capital expenditure needs, and competitive set, coupled with financial review of assets, evaluate strategic importance of asset, assessing risk factors and evaluating financial feasibility., 9. Contribute to reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and the executive team., 10. Manage and report a comprehensive timeline for all strategic plans, including critical milestones for intermediate decisions and data, and deadlines for key deliverables., 11. Provide other support to Investments and Asset Management team as needed. Requirements and Qualifications: 1. Bachelors degree in finance, real estate or related technical field, with 3-6 years of commercial real estate, corporate finance, private equity or investment banking experience., 2. Financial modeling expertise, with experience in commercial real estate transactions and an in-depth understanding of real estate fundamentals., 3. Life Science industry experience considered a plus., 4. Experience analyzing financial statements, leases, and related documents for purposes of forecasting, underwriting, and analyzing tenant credit quality., 5. Tool/Software Literacy - Advanced level of knowledge/usage of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and proficiency level/usage of Argus. 6. Data Gathering and Analysis - collecting, consolidating, and analyzing relevant information; recognizing important patterns or issues, tracing possible causes of problems, and searching for practical data/ solutions., 7. Attention to Detail - applies a thorough and detailed method of working., 8. Quality Orientation - sets high standards regarding personal work and working environment and acts accordingly; applying quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, and actively seeking ways to improve quality., 9. Problem Solving identifies problems and issues of varying complexities and finds effective solutions with few guidelines. 10. Conceptual Thinking - understanding a given situation or problem by combining multiple sources of information available; identifying key or underlying issues in complex situations., 11. Teamwork works as a productive member of a cohesive group toward common goals, contributing to team development and effective team dynamics 12. Oral Communication - shapes and expresses ideas and information in an effective manner., 13. Written Communication - expresses ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well- organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is appropriate for the reader., 14. Continuous Learning - actively seeks feedback and gains insight of own strengths and needs to identify relevant areas needing further growth & development, and acts upon them. self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action. 15. Initiative - spots opportunities within a circle of influence; anticipating threats and acting on them; self- starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action. 16. Results Orientation - shows persistence and perseverance to achieve concrete and tangible results through personal responsibility; gets optimum results from situations; remains ready to act and show tenacity when facing obstacles or resistance., 17. Humble Self-Confidence - believes in one's capabilities; dealing confidently with increasingly challenging circumstances; reaching decision or forming opinions, standing up for interests, and handling failure constructively.