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Associate, International Real Estate (Americas)

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
New York
 ON
Postal Code
10003
Country
United States

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Description


Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, QuadReal Property Group is a Canadian real estate investment, development and management company operating on a global scale.

 

The company’s $24.5 billion portfolio spans 23 Global Cities across 17 countries. Owned by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), formerly bcIMC, one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, QuadReal was established to manage its real estate investment portfolio.

In addition to Vancouver, the company has offices in Toronto, Calgary, New York, London and Hong Kong.

The QuadReal platform includes a fully vertically integrated real estate business in Canada as well as an International real estate business that collaborates with best in class operating and strategic partners to invest in commercial real estate globally. The International business is growing rapidly, with a diversified portfolio that includes acquisitions and developments across major property types in global cities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

Job Description

 

The Associate, International Real Estate will report to the Managing Director, Americas and is responsible for acquisitions and asset management of joint ventures, direct and fund investments. This position will focus on the financial analysis, investment due diligence, asset management and operations with a primary focus on the U.S.

The Associate will work closely with the Director, Americas and Global Head of Special Situations, both based in New York, as well as other members of the International team based in Vancouver.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Acquisition (including development) and asset management of international joint ventures, direct and fund investments.
  • Analyze new investment opportunities, including financial underwriting, due diligence, market research, risk assessment activities, tax and legal structuring.
  • Provide oversight of existing international portfolio investments, including development projects, with regular performance updates, operations, valuations and capital budget reviews.
  • Assist in the monitoring and valuation of existing investments, including analyzing and reviewing quarterly reports, financial statements, and investment documents.
  • Conduct site tours, market research and property due diligence in target markets.
  • Ensure alignment of international program with QuadReal’s real estate strategic plan, goals and objectives.
  • Actively manage development projects including manager and contractor oversight.
  • Review and manage the internal real estate group risk management and approval processes for international real estate investments. Ensure compliance with QuadReal’s real estate policy and investment guidelines.
  • Provide regular internal reporting and present to senior management as required.
  • Work as a real estate team member and provide support, assistance, and back-up to other team members.
  • Monitor and regularly assess external partners as to investment performance, risk management, financial controls, and efforts to perform as a responsible property investor.
  • Provide support to senior members of the International team, and if requested, act on their behalf.
  • Actively adhere to compliance and risk management policies and participates in business continuity planning.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

 

  • University undergraduate degree, preferably with a Real Estate or Finance specialization. CFA, MBA considered an asset.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience within the real estate investment industry (for either a pension plan, sovereign wealth fund, endowment, investment bank, investment manager or investment/development company).
  • Prior experience in a role with a focus on investing in the U.S. and an understanding of multiple property types, financial analysis, real estate operating fundamentals and capital markets.
  • Organizational Skills – must be able to allocate time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant change.  Must be able to use initiative and self-management skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise.
  • Analytical and Communications Skills: must be detail orientated and able to exercise diligence and thoroughness in analyzing investments; demonstrates detailed real estate analytical skills; and a reasonable basis for conclusions. Is able to make recommendations based on sound analysis and can clearly articulate their point of view by being persuasive in their presentation of recommendations and/or decisions by demonstrating clear written and oral communications skills.
  • Investment and Asset Management: Demonstrates experience in oversight and management of existing investments including asset strategy and planning, budget and capital expenditure management, debt structuring and hold/sell recommendations. Provides meaningful and constructive feedback on and to external partners resulting in effective management of investment portfolios and adherence to QuadReal parameters and philosophy.
  • Relationship Management: must demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain collaborative and trusting relationships throughout changing or difficult circumstances; and be comfortable working with others with differing opinions and be able to challenge and influence in a negotiable manner.  
  • Computer Skills – Excellent analytical, math, and problem-solving skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Argus DCF/Enterprise, PowerPoint and Word.

 

 

QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with.


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