Associate Analyst

Rockefeller Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Supports management in the following areas: identifying and acquiring ground-up development opportunities, evaluating projects, supporting ongoing development initiatives and supporting ongoing regional operations and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, with preferred field of education in business, real estate, economics, architecture, engineering and/or finance.
0-2 years of experience in real estate development, finance, capital markets, brokerage, or related field, including internships. If entry level, prior internship in related field strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of financial statements, investments and/or taxes required; and prior IRR, NPV, budget preparation, scenario analysis/proformas experience required
Fundamental understanding of real estate development, operations and/or prior experience with lease, financing and/or partnership agreement documents required
Excellent analytical skillset, displays leadership potential/qualities and is proficient in their written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of ARGUS preferred
Displays strong attention to detail, is able to multitask and can be effective in unfamiliar situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and demonstrate the ability to balance competing priorities while meeting established deadlines
Demonstrates compelling problem-solving abilities and has an eagerness to grow within the role

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of ARGUS preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts market research and analyzes trends across each of the region’s core product types and markets, and presents findings to senior team members to identify new opportunities
Performs ROI analysis, including cash flows, IRRs, waterfalls, etc., for potential acquisitions of new properties for development, redevelopment or expansion of current properties. Additionally, supports senior-level team members in evaluating exit opportunities once a project has achieved the forecasted business plan
Spearheads the collection of due diligence materials to evaluate site feasibility. Assists in the review of purchase & sale agreements, legal documents and other materials
Assists with drafting investment committee materials and business plans for new acquisitions and ongoing development projects
Assists in the analysis of prospective tenant leases, project financing, joint ventures, property management and other special projects/transactions
Supports preparation of debt and equity offering memoranda for projects
Drafts, updates and evaluates operating expense, cash flow and income projections against established budgets and operating proformas
Observes ongoing construction meetings with contractors, architects, and project engineers
Coordinates with Development Accounting team to manage the loan draw process
Coordinates with internal departments including Design and Construction, Accounting, Business Analysis, Treasury, Legal and Tax to collect market, economic, and financial data. Works closely with these departments to prepare budgets, project financials and determine financing options
Assists the Development Accounting team in monitoring development cost performance
Assists in the development of proposed annual and long-range operating and capital expenditure budgets and plans for RGDC and RGDC projects
Works with real estate and construction colleagues regionally and nationally to develop and evaluate strategic opportunities for Rockefeller Group's development portfolio
Develops, drafts and prepares reports and presentations to support RGDC's corporate asset strategy and real estate initiatives, strategic studies and lease transactions
Maintains a regional market database for product types applicable to the region including office, multifamily and industrial. Reviews and makes recommendations based on changes in market fundamentals, supply pipelines and shifts in micro and macro economic conditions
Analyzes variances of forecasted and actual results to determine the accuracy of projections and the financial status of projects
Anticipates, recognizes, and informs management of business issues and opportunities that may affect project facilitation
Prepares weekly and quarterly internal and external project reporting
Performs other ad hoc duties and special projects as assigned