Description
cash management
financial modeling
dispositions
investment analysis
strategic analysis
business planning
Major responsibilities include constructing and validating all cash flow assumptions utilized in projections; creating business plans with Region Leads and Leasing Teams that align with property visions and financial objectives; material lease analyses; modeling, due diligence and closing of dispositions; and evaluating investment returns, asset sales timing, and valuations.
The Associate will work in close collaboration with senior team members on the Asset Management team daily, in addition to collaborating with other departments throughout Perform and Blackstone.
The Associate on the Asset Management team will provide analytical support to regional and sub-regional teams charged with maximizing property values through operations (leasing, capital, development & redevelopment) and capital markets (financings, dispositions, etc.) in close collaboration with the Blackstone Asset Management team. These teams vary in location to cover the United States coast-to-coast, hitting major markets like New York, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, etc. all the while exploring new gateway markets.
- Organization and Communication – Drive the organization and communication of key work products and information to effectively report to Region Lead and Blackstone on asset or market conditions. Proactively manage processes and suggest improvements or areas where communication can be streamlined.
- Liquidity / Cash Management – Manage liquidity needs, develop and monitor leading indicators of cash management concerns, and provide timely reporting to Perform and Blackstone leadership.
- Dispositions and Debt Transactions – Support team in underwriting, due diligence, and closing phases for disposition and debt transactions. Coordinate the flow of information & materials with buyers, lenders, attorneys, brokers; review Broker Opinions of Value, due diligence materials, Offering Memorandums; and prepare closing statements and memos. Review Argus files and associated financial assumptions and cash flow.
- Investment Analyses – Evaluate total investment return, leverage strategies, cash flow forecasting, asset sales timing and values, and distribution forecasting. Collaborate with Region Leads on developing assumptions, communicating market developments, and assisting in broker engagements.
- Strategic Financial Analysis – Drive efforts to coordinate strategic analyses as directed by Perform and Blackstone leadership, including hold/sell analysis, repositioning analysis, major lease analysis, and contribution/funding requests.
- Financial Goals – Act as strategic and analytical thought partner and leader to Perform Region Leads on all financial matters related to the health and success of the company and assets in the market. Ask critical questions and challenge assumptions.
- Business Planning – Create and maintain business plans with Region Leads that are aligned with the property vision, org values, business objectives, and operating plans to grow asset value.
Requirements
excel
argus
bachelor
4+ years
mentoring
detail
We’re seeking an Associate to join our Asset Management team in a role that goes beyond traditional asset oversight. This position will be more broadly focused on investments, with significant involvement in transactions, analytics, and underwriting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acquisitions or asset management and be proficient in complex Argus and Excel modeling. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment and is eager to work closely across functions to drive asset and portfolio value.
Position requires ability to act as a project leader, and research and challenge assumptions. The Associate, in collaboration with the senior members of the Asset Management team, will be given direct financial responsibility for multiple office and retail assets, acting as a strategic investment advisor within their Portfolio team. Although allocated regionally, the role functions as an integral part of one team with national coverage.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience within an investment bank or real estate investment firm
- Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills with a working knowledge of IRR, NPV, and other fundamental real estate metrics
- 1-3 Years of Argus Enterprise experience; no Argus experience may be considered with demonstrated technology acumen and desire to quickly learn a new product
- Experience overseeing and mentoring other professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, engineering, economics, finance, business or other quantitative fields
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Willing to travel up to 15% - note upfront travel will be more
- Ability to read and interpret lease agreements, loan documents, and other legal documentation
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines as well as ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and work effectively with team members often spread across multiple geographies and time zones
- Keen attention to detail; ability to run zero-defect analyses as well as review the analyses of junior team members
Benefits
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Training + Development
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