Analyst - Business Generation

Hines•Boston, MA

10d

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. As a Analyst within the Business Generation team with Hines, you will assist senior management with all aspects of the real estate investment lifecycle, including market research, financial underwriting, investment memos, debt / equity book creation, design and feasibility analysis of potential acquisition opportunities, and project management work on active developments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Two or more years related experience in real estate or in a financial analysis role.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software with intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Analyze real estate and industry trends from a strategic point of view; Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
Perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis.
Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Think creatively and contribute to project success.
Successfully manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule.
Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Interact with employees, visitors, and business partners with poise and diplomacy.
Ability to remain poised during periods of high stress/time compressed deliverables
Establish and maintain a cooperative and trusting relationship with colleagues
Ability to leverage technology and internet to perform all job functions at the highest level.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Argus is a positive.

Responsibilities

Perform financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities via financial modeling, analysis of cash flows, and application of valuation methods using a combination of Argus and Excel software.
Assist with due diligence processes associated with acquisitions by performing document control, reading lease abstracts, verifying projections, or other duties as assigned.
Perform market research and analyze business proposals to support leasing strategies and decisions, as well as the underwriting of acquisition and development opportunities.
Source, maintain, and update sales and lease comparable databases.
Prepare presentation materials and proposals, with responsibility for written and graphic components.
Participate in the management of development projects including feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, financing, design, contracting, and construction management.
Review leases & property financial statements
Assess feasibility of proposed capital projects