PGIM Real Estate-Agriculture Investment Analyst (Hybrid-Fresno, CA)

Description

• Assist in the discovery and evaluation of new agricultural technologies that could be implemented throughout the business.
• Evaluate and manage information from sellers or buyers for potential agricultural investments and divestments.
• Assist in the preparation of investment recommendations for our internal Agricultural Equity Investment Committee and third-party investors.
• Underwrite and analyze investment transactions (i.e. acquisitions, dispositions, financing, hold/sell scenarios, property valuations, among others)
• Assist with implementing PAI's sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth research of multiple agricultural commodities targeted for acquisitions.
• Work with the Acquisitions, Asset and Farm Management Team in the on-going implementation of Internally Developed System (i.e. ArcGIS).
• Prepare various agricultural industry research reports including assisting with quarterly commodity marketing updates, the preparation of the annual commodity newsletter, and other various ad-hoc publications impacting the Agricultural Sector.
• Conduct detailed research on new geographic areas for potential agricultural investment.
• Coordinate with acquisition professionals in each region to maintain the investment pipeline.
• Analyze farmland investment acquisition opportunities and divestments through the development of in-depth analysis and cash flow models for a wide variety of agricultural commodities in different geographic regions.
• Work with the Acquisitions Team, Asset Management Team and Farm Management team in the evaluation and due diligence of potential agricultural investments.

Requirements

• Strong financial modeling and quantitative skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to customer service.
• Positive attitude, strong desire to learn, and the ability to work both independently as well as to collaborate in a team environment.
• B.S. in business, agricultural finance, economics, or equivalent curriculum required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with Copilot features.
• Individual must have good interpersonal skills with an interest in networking and business development, a major responsibility for eventually becoming an Investment Professional.
• Understanding of key real estate finance terminology and basic finance concepts such as NOI returns, Cash flow returns, internal rate of returns, present value/discounted cash flows, among others.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, excellent presentation skills, and highly effective analytical skills.
• At least 2 years of experience in the investment management industry; experience in agriculture preferred.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
• Company-funded pension plan.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance