Investment Analyst

Link Logistics•Irvine, CA

3d•$105,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. The Investment Analyst is responsible for supporting the Senior Investments Team members with a myriad of analytical duties related to underwriting potential investment opportunities. This includes market tracking, comparative lease and sale analysis, using Argus to model cash flows, modeling deals within our Excel model, preparing materials for internal Investment Committee at Link and Blackstones Review Committee, and assisting with the due diligence for opportunities that have been awarded to Link. The Analyst will also work directly with the development team to assist in the underwriting of land acquisitions for ground-up development and update national statistics for investor and quarterly board meetings. Additionally, the Analyst may work closely with the operations team in Fort Washington on various reporting and operational tasks including lease reviews for portfolios we are acquiring.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree received in June 2024 or earlier
BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related disciplines preferred from a top-tier university. Other majors will be considered
Strong academic record
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus (AE)
Understanding of basic financial concepts used to evaluate investments and build models, such as simple cash flow analyses, time value of money, return on investment, etc.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivation, determination and initiative in a team environment
Demonstrated high attention to detail
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Review and screen commercial real estate investment opportunities
Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential investments
Develop transaction specific financial models for real estate investments
Periodically revaluate existing assets using discounted cash flow and sales comparable analyses
Research and analyze market statistics
Assist asset managers in all aspects of portfolio operations to include leasing, developing property budgets, and formulating long-term asset strategies
Prepare investment committee memorandums and analysis on all new investments and development opportunities
Support the disposition team through all aspects of the transaction process to include preparing investment materials, coordinating each sale and closing
Prepare Management Committee and Board presentations