Junior Analyst, Investments

Pier 4 Ltd•Toronto, ON

59d

About The Position

About Pier 4 At Pier 4 we're not just hiring we're building something great! We are looking for individuals who want to be part of our exciting journey. Pier 4 is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on acquisition of multi‐family residential properties. The Trust’s portfolio currently spreads across three provinces and is driven by a passion for real estate, compounded with years of industry experience. We have been recognized by the Globe & Mail Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2024 & 2025. We offer a total compensation and benefits package to help with your needs today and build for your future. Pier 4 values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. At Pier 4, success is about more than having a healthy bottom line, and we are committed to making Pier 4 an amazing and unique place to work for each member of our team. We are a certified Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

Very strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, summarize, and rationalize large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build, maintain, and update complex financial models in Microsoft Excel
Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or economics (graduate studies considered an asset)
Completion or pursuit of a professional designation such as CFA, CPA, or AACI
Minimum of 2+ years of related work experience in real estate
Strong financial modeling experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs
Willingness and ability to work beyond normal business hours when required

Responsibilities

Prepare underwriting, analysis, due diligence related efforts, structing of debt and equity for each acquisition, disposition, and refinancing activity
Prepare high-quality financing presentations and confidential information memorandums (CIMs) and participate in lending presentations
Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and coordination of related activities including pipeline management, transaction summaries, rent analysis, zoning review, environmental risk assessment, and building condition reviews
Complete in-depth financial analysis and research on potential investments using financial modeling to evaluate opportunities against established criteria and provide recommendations
Create and manage complex financial models to support forecasts and facilitate decision-making
Draft investment summaries, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership
Support the Manager, Investments in the verification and coordination of due diligence activities including financial reviews, property tax analysis, rent surveys, lease audits, and third-party reports
Participate in the review of new deals and developments and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support cash flow assumptions
Review documents such as leases, loans, contracts, and letters of intent
Provide data for inclusion in quarterly investor marketing materials
Analyze monthly financial results for specific properties to assess performance and identify key trends
Act as a resource to the asset management team by identifying operational deficiencies or opportunities to improve financial results
Perform market research related to rents, selling prices, cap rates, and other real estate market indicators
Build and maintain relationships with real estate professionals to stay informed on market trends and investment activity
Assist with special projects and ad-hoc assignments as required