Real Estate Advisory, Senior Associate

PwC•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$58,400 - CA$97,500

About The Position

Our Real Estate Advisory team, part of PwC Canada’s Real Assets practice within Deals, helps public and private sector clients create, protect and unlock value across the full real estate and real asset lifecycle. We advise developers, investors, lenders, REITs, pension and sovereign funds, corporate occupiers and governments on strategy, transactions, valuations, development, financing and portfolio optimization. With deep sector expertise paired with PwC’s full spectrum of services and the latest technology, we develop practical, real-world solutions to the industry’s most complex challenges.

Requirements

A university degree in a relevant discipline (real estate, finance, economics, business, accounting, urban planning, engineering, architecture, etc.)
Two or more years of relevant experience in real estate advisory, valuations, corporate finance, development, private equity, lending or transaction advisory (ideally within a professional services / Big Four, advisory or investment environment)
Proven technical and analytical capabilities, including strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills applied to real estate assets and portfolios
A solid understanding of real estate fundamentals, valuation methodologies, corporate finance principles and investment analysis
Strong communication, presentation and writing skills, including the ability to understand and effectively summarize complex documents and distil data into actionable recommendations
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools (including AI-enabled solutions) and adapting how you work
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, with the ability to balance competing priorities
Confidence, desire and ability to learn all aspects of the real estate sector in a short timeframe
A taste for teamwork on complex and often demanding projects
Proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

Experience with real estate valuation and modelling tools such as ARGUS Enterprise, and advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, will be considered an asset
A professional designation (or an interest in pursuing one) such as CFA, CBV, CPA, RICS, AACI or PMP will be considered an asset
Proficiency in French (oral and written) will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Advise real estate and real asset clients (developers, investors, lenders, REITs, funds, corporate occupiers and the public sector) on strategy, transactions, valuations, financing and asset optimization across the real estate lifecycle
Build and maintain complex real estate financial models, including discounted cash flow, development feasibility, hold/sell, highest-and-best-use and portfolio scenario analyses (experience with ARGUS Enterprise considered an asset)
Support buy-side and sell-side transactions, including financial and commercial due diligence, data room support and Q&A coordination
Contribute to drafting reports, presentations, information memoranda, business cases and feasibility studies of a financial and commercial nature
Conduct market research, demand analysis and benchmarking across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use asset classes
Conduct financial, risk and sensitivity analysis to support investment, development and financing decisions
Consolidate and analyse multiple data sources, working with data visualisation and analysis tools where needed
Understand and assess client needs to provide them with information essential to making informed decisions
Develop an in-depth understanding of real estate sectors and trends, including capital markets, development, ESG and sustainability in the built environment
Perform industry research, participate in thought leadership initiatives in real estate, and develop new ideas and innovative solutions to problems
Develop your network of business relationships in the public and private sector as well as in the community of lenders, investors, brokers, legal advisors and technical advisors
Contribute to the preparation of proposals and pitch decks, and participate in business development initiatives
As a real estate specialist, collaborate with other lines of service within PwC to identify and win assignments
Coach, support and review the work of junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous development
Contribute to the development of the Real Estate Advisory / Real Assets practice and the PwC brand