Analyst, Real Estate

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

HOOPP Real Estate manages the HOOPP pension fund's real estate investments valued at approximately $20 billion in gross assets and owns over 50 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, multi-residential and alternative asset class properties in approximately 200 locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. We are a team of 25 dynamic investment professionals working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment who pride themselves on the adept management of a complex portfolio, the diligent execution of innovative investments, and providing consistent competitive long-term risk-adjusted returns. With a strong focus on maintaining a stable portfolio of core assets, we also have a heavy focus on value-seeking mixed-use, transit-oriented, logistics and student housing projects and a diverse development pipeline of over $2.6 billion. HOOPP has a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion, sustainability and fighting climate change through our award-winning ESG program. We look for talented individuals to join our growing organization and share our passion for striving for excellence while delivering on the pension promise. If you have an interest in Real Estate, Financial acumen, and are result driven, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with us. Job Summary: We are looking for an Analyst to work on the Real Estate Investment Management team, which is responsible for all real estate investments including acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio and asset management, developments and debt. The Analyst will support the North American Real Estate Investment team, with a sector focus on residential, student housing, private credit, and retail/mixed-use portfolios across the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Requirements

• Completion of a university degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with a strong academic record. Other degrees may also be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the commercial real estate industry with a focus on investment, development or asset management.
• Proficient understanding of property valuation, financial underwriting and forecasting principles and techniques, and advanced financial modelling skills.
• Advanced excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as well as part of a team.
• Problem solving and organizational skills, together with excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis and evaluation of acquisitions and dispositions, including underwriting, due diligence, and preparation of investment approval materials.
• Support Team Members in driving the performance of the assigned portfolio(s). This includes evaluating annual asset plans, major leasing transactions, leasing strategies, development oversight, valuation process, and capital expenditures.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of value-add and development opportunities within the portfolio and assist in tracking the progression of projects through execution.
• Assist in hold / sell analysis and other portfolio-level evaluations to support overall portfolio strategy.
• Monitor economic, investment, and leasing market fundamentals to develop an understanding of long-term trends impacting portfolio performance across assigned sectors and markets.
• Participate in property tours and market visits in support of portfolio monitoring and transaction evaluation.
• Contribute to Real Estate team programs including overall portfolio level strategy, sustainability, risk management, and new technology initiatives.
• Support transaction tracking, reporting and data management tools, including maintaining deal pipelines, dashboards and reporting inputs for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in industry events, conferences and meetings to develop industry networks, build relationships with peers and partners, and gain market knowledge.

Benefits

• high-performance, people-focused culture
• equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success
• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning
• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan
• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).
• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees