Senior Investment Analyst - Real Estate Research Analyst

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

245d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This is a hybrid role based out of our Columbus, OH office. The teams comes in 3 days a week. This position may be staffed at an Investment Analyst or Senior Investment Analyst level depending on the experience of the candidate. The Research Analyst will be responsible for commercial real estate (CRE) investment research supporting proactive portfolio management, including acquisition and disposition analysis of loans. Provides internal customers with current and relevant market data and assists them in their usage of the data. Evaluates sources of data in the context of how the data is to be used. Job duties will include collecting and analyzing CRE market data such as occupancy, rent, supply and demand, new construction, capitalization rates, etc. Collecting and analyzing economic and demographic data on the national and local economies and the effect on CRE markets. Collects, organizes and manages tenant information such as credit ratings, market share, news releases, closure and bankruptcy announcement. Summarizes market information for real estate management on an ongoing and ad hoc basis. Contributes to the ongoing collection and maintenance of research data and monitoring of markets, including competitor information. Extracts market information from portfolio monitoring databases and synthesizes info to support underwriting decisions. Supports all Nationwide Investment associates in their use of real estate research. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with credits in real estate, finance, economics, accounting or business preferred.
• Prefer some related experience in real estate investments with a reporting background.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid technical and analytical skills, and effective with software applications such as Excel, Word and various query tools.
• Ability to quickly research, analyze and summarize market information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability and desire to continue developing their knowledge of real estate investment principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree and/or professional designation preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of investment experience.
• Proven knowledge of real estate principles and practices, such as underwriting/valuation, various debt/equity structures and legal documentation.
• Strong real estate underwriting skills.
• Solid interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Diligent organizational and record keeping skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be an independent and creative thinker, a self-starter, extremely proactive and demonstrate a high ability to learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Work with Regional Portfolio Manager and senior management to identify, underwrite, structure, and negotiate real estate investments.
• Assist with underwriting real estate deals including property or fund analysis, market analysis, as well as financial analysis and modeling.
• Assist with preparing investment recommendations.
• Work with internal and outside legal counsel, as well as borrowers to assist with finalized deal closings.
• Develop working relationships with mortgage correspondents, managers, brokers, and existing and potential borrowers to facilitate investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate Investment Research, Real Estate Portfolio Managers, Real Estate Risk, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Investment Risk Management, and Legal Representation.
• Prepare various market reports, portfolio analysis, and statistical data for management evaluation.
• Assist in portfolio surveillance, portfolio monitoring and risk mitigation.
• May mentor more junior associates.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree