Lease, Acquisitions & Transactions Analyst
What this job involves:
This position supports the Integrated Portfolio Services team in strategizing, evaluating, and executing real estate transactions for clients. The analyst will work on acquisitions and dispositions for both leased and owned properties globally, handle portfolio analysis, and manage reporting requirements. They will also contribute to continuous improvement of tools, templates, and technology platforms used to service clients.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Preparing detailed financial analyses, including NPV cash flows and portfolio opportunity mining
- Evaluating client building alternatives and lease options through qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Gathering and evaluating global real estate market and property data
- Preparing detailed approval documents for client submission
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and analyses
- Working directly with clients and team members to resolve issues
- Reviewing lease documents and running key lease criteria reviews
- Managing all client reporting, including quarterly and annual reports
Desired experience and technical skills:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, entrepreneurship, economics, or related field with a strong GPA
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical abilities, both financial and qualitative
- Advanced Excel skills, including VBA (macros) and complex formulas
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CoStar, Prezi, and mapping software
Preferred:
- LEED certification
- Real estate brokerage or salesperson's license
- Experience with SharePoint and company-specific database programs
- Understanding of real estate and lease terminology
- Experience in developing complex financial models and scenario analyses
- Familiarity with various property types (e.g., data centers, lab space, office space, warehouses)
- Knowledge of different transaction types (e.g., leasehold acquisitions, freehold dispositions, portfolio acquisitions)
