Analyst/Senior Analyst, Acquisitions

Easterly Government Properties•Washington, DC

22h•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. Government agencies. This position will report to the Executive Vice President - Acquisitions and will also support multiple members of the Acquisitions team. In this role, the Analyst/Senior Analyst will contribute significantly to the Company’s investment decisions by providing analytical and execution support for acquisitions and dispositions.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics or Mathematics preferred
One (1) to five (5) years of financial analysis experience at an investment bank, consulting firm, private equity or hedge fund, brokerage, or related (prior commercial real estate analysis experience is preferred)
Advanced understanding of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of basic commercial real estate concepts and valuation techniques including those particular to publicly traded REITs
Strong mathematical skills required to perform financial analysis (IRR, ROE, sensitivity tables etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to function in a team-oriented setting as well as independently
Attention to detail and ability to function under tight deadlines
Ability to work accurately and efficiently, handle multiple projects at one time, interface and collaborate with other groups in the organization, and prioritize time effectively
Strong sense of personal motivation and responsibility

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Argus Enterprise preferred
prior commercial real estate analysis experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop detailed financial models, utilizing both Excel and Argus Enterprise, for purposes of underwriting and analyzing the viability of potential investment opportunities
Prepare investment summaries and present potential investments to team members
Assist with the creation of detailed investment approval memos for review by the Board of Directors
Compile, review and analyze due diligence materials to identify, minimize and/or eliminate risks associated with acquisitions
Create lease abstracts to be used by the Acquisitions, Asset Management and Accounting teams
Manage database of investment prospects and update pipeline status report for review and discussion by senior management
Conduct market analyses and prepare supporting materials for acquisitions including rental, sales, and expense comparables through independent field work and direct contact with brokers, appraisers, and developers
Assist in the disposition process of existing portfolio assets
Work with the Accounting team to coordinate funding needs for closings
Support the Development team on an as-needed basis by performing financial analyses to determine the viability of various pursuits
Assist with preparing the initial budget forecasts for newly acquired assets
Perform periodic analytical tasks for Asset Management
Other assignments as requested on an ad-hoc basis