Corporate Research Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide research and analysis to COPT’s Corporate functions including the Executive Team, Investments/Capital Markets, Investor Relations, and Asset Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Executive Information Analysis - 
   • Assist Executive Team with preparation of quarterly reporting. Analyze quarterly data for trends, historical comparisons and other relevant statistics on financial results, leasing metrics, occupancy and lease expirations.
   • Coordinate with other departments to ensure data integrity and make corrections as needed.
   • Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by Executive team.
2. Investments/Capital Markets -
   • Liaise with FP&A and others to prepare and analyze acquisition and disposition opportunities.
   • Develop and maintain knowledge of transactions and cap rates in existing and potential markets, and for similar properties across U.S. Create and maintain database, and report monthly updates to Executives.
   • Maintain valuation model assumptions for existing portfolio.
   • Prepare or assist in the preparation of Investment Committee memorandum’s as appropriate.
   • Assist in due diligence efforts on acquisitions and new market opportunities.
   • Maintain awareness of market opportunities that fit company strategic profile and assist Chief Business Officer in analysis of potential expansion markets.
3. Investor Relations Research and Analysis - 
   • Research and report demand driver activity and develop or enhance reporting metrics.
   • Maintain target data set summaries and develop reports to communicate changes/updates quarterly.
   • Assist in preparation of quarterly reporting materials.
   • Develop and maintain materials for periodic investor tours and conferences.
   • Review competitor reporting and develop comparisons to COPT data points.
   • Ad hoc analysis as requested.
4. Asset Management - 
   • Assist Asset Management team with complex transaction analysis.
   • Develop or enhance tools for tracking/analyzing lease activity for new and renewal leasing, report results to COO.
   • Assist with annual leasing budget preparation and quarterly reforecast.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field.

Professional Experience - 3-5 years of real estate investment banking or real estate investment experience.

Computer Skills - 

• PC proficiency including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Argus Enterprise.
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
• Experience utilizing financial analysis software preferred.

Mobility - Travel to tour properties, attend meetings, etc.

Other Requirements - 

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial theories, principles, and concepts.
• Very strong analytical, written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze business conditions.
• Ability to problem-solve, research, and collect and analyze data.