Analyst – Asset Management

Hines•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Analyst – Asset Management provides analytical support to Hines’ asset management team to support value creation across commercial and multifamily properties. The role prepares and maintains property cash flow and investment models, supports budgeting, valuation and investment decisions, and analyzes market and property information. It also assists with dispositions, refinancings, lender reporting, property valuations, underwriting and due diligence. The analyst may accompany asset managers on property site visits and attend industry events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, finance, accounting or economics from an accredited institution.
One to three years of experience with a real estate company, institutional real estate investor or financial institution, focused on real estate.
Ability to read and understand real estate agreements, including leases, management and leasing agreements, partnership agreements and loan agreements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to gather, organize and clearly summarize information.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated while functioning well in a collaborative, collegial environment.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
Ability to work indoors approximately 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time.
Ability to withstand long working hours, which are frequently necessary.

Nice To Haves

Asset management experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain Excel property cash flow models for budgeting, valuation and investment decision-making.
Prepare and maintain investment models to calculate investment returns and cash flow waterfalls.
Participate in the annual budgeting process, review materials prepared by operating partners and property managers, prepare summary schedules, and help develop asset management plans for senior management.
Gather and analyze market data to assess each property’s market position and support competitive pricing.
Assist asset managers with dispositions and refinancings by organizing property information, preparing pitchbook and deal-room materials, and helping evaluate purchase offers.
Gather and organize materials for property valuations and interface with third-party appraisers and brokers to respond to questions.
Support lender reporting requests, including preparing cash flow projections to help ensure compliance with DSCR and LTV covenants.
Support asset management and acquisition teams with underwriting and due diligence activities.
Periodically accompany asset managers on site visits to build relationships with property teams and evaluate property condition, housekeeping and grounds.
Attend industry events to learn about innovative technologies and market trends.