Investment Analyst

MLG Capital•Dallas, TX

About The Position

MLG Capital is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing Acquisitions team in Dallas, Texas. This individual will help identify, underwrite, and close multifamily, industrial/flex, and retail real estate investments across various markets and property types. This individual will also help perform financial analysis and market research necessary to value MLG’s existing real estate assets. The Investment Analyst will have the opportunity to present to investment committee members, communicate with owners and brokers regarding potential and ongoing opportunities, analyze financial statements and rent rolls, compile sales and rent comparables, perform general market research, and assist in the operations of the existing portfolio. About MLG Capital: 35+ year old real estate investment firm headquartered in Brookfield, WI. MLG is acquiring on behalf of both its series of closed-end funds (currently Fund VII, $400M fully discretionary equity fund) and the Legacy Fund (MLG’s proprietary tax deferred fund). MLG targets roughly 80% multifamily, 10-15% industrial/flex, and 5-10% retail and has acquired roughly $1B annually over the last five years.

Requirements

Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
Strong communication and business writing skills
Self-motivated and strong desire to succeed
Excellent attention to detail
High proficiency in Excel
Strong knowledge of real estate finance and capital markets
Passionate, professional, and personable
Ability to work successfully both as part of a team and independently
Ability to adapt and work well under pressure
Ability to balance multiple tasks and complete them in a timely manor
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or similar majors.
Ideal candidates will have graduated with a GPA above 3.5.
Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of real estate experience.
Recent college graduates with strong internship experience will be considered.
Ability to operate office machinery; including but not limited to: telephone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, and mobile phone.
Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours) and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

Argus experience (preferred)
Familiarity with Axiometrics, CoStar, Salesforce (preferred)

Responsibilities

Underwriting real estate opportunities
Performing financial analyses and summarizing findings
Analyzing locations and physical real estate for potential acquisition
Communicating with brokers and owners regarding potential and ongoing opportunities
Creating discounted cash flow analyses and other various models
Presenting potential new acquisitions to investment committee members
Conducting and preparing market research
Preparing real estate investment offerings and various marketing materials
Updating reports and assisting in various company-wide projects
Inspecting and performing due diligence on potential real estate investments
Aiding with the valuation of currently owned real estate investments