Senior Associate, Research

Green Street Advisors, LLC•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

Green Street seeks ambitious, motivated candidates with a passion for the markets and a desire to build a career at the confluence of equity analysis and real estate research. If you have finance and investment skills, we will teach you how to apply them to real estate investing in both public and private markets. Our research team sets the standard in the industry. A lot of this is due to a collaborative work environment among the 60 professionals and the ability for each to specialize in one or two property sectors. In addition, we promote sector rotation over time to facilitate professional development. Leaders on the team are homegrown as we seek to provide the best possible career path to all that join the team. The Senior Associate will report to a sector head specialized in one or two property sectors and the position primarily entails becoming a specialist in one sector and covering several REITs. Success in the role entails developing intimate knowledge of covered companies and developing a deep understanding of the drivers of the property sector in the private market.

Requirements

strong financial modeling, valuation skills and research skills
meticulous attention to detail
developing communication (both written and verbal) skills
a high level of organization
creativity
intellectual curiosity
resourcefulness
an ability to work independently and multi-task
Strong analytical skills and a background in finance are required
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in conducting financial/economic research, publicly traded real estate securities, general securities, and capital markets
Strong working knowledge of financial statements and Microsoft Excel
The ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining accuracy

Nice To Haves

Progress towards the CFA designation is encouraged

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain and / or oversee detailed financial models/valuation, projections, and databases
Adapt to changing circumstances as it relates to assigned financial models
Apply sound understanding and use of finance and valuation techniques
Become an expert on covered companies: properties, financials, management teams
Value a number of REITs using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses
Provide input and insights to shape Green Street’s investment recommendations
Develop relationships with REIT management teams and institutional investors to share perspective on industry and covered companies
In conjunction with senior members of the team, prepare and publish a wide range of research reports
Write Quick Takes and first draft of some research reports
Understand the implications and impact of news events and economic forces on specific companies, sectors, and assets
Become a proactive written and verbal communicator with internal and external stakeholders
Develop relationships with private market investors and other contacts – we will help you build those
Demonstrate resourcefulness by seeking out new and creative sources of information
Continue to develop knowledge of assigned sector and Green Street’s overall research framework
Some travel to Investor Days, conferences and property tours required