Asset Management Analyst
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Work with supporting teams to monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to achieve the business plan. This will cover analysis of leasing performance, income, expense and impact to asset returns. Identify and support the execution of investment strategies including NOI maximization and value-add initiatives.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to project detailed cash flows, and forecast investment returns for asset management decision-making.
- Support in compiling annual operational and capital budgets and business plans for senior management and capital partners review.
- Prepare materials for frequent reporting to investors, as well as, prepare regular and ad- hoc reports for senior management.
- Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data.
- Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative and other reports and analysis and duties as assigned or necessary for the successful execution of the business plans.
- Monitor leasing performance of assets within portfolios.
- Assist with revenue and expense assumptions within annual business plans and underwriting of new acquisitions.
- Completes sensitivities on asset and portfolio models to optimise returns, including capital structure, debt/ equity, legal and tax structure, capex programmes, rents, growth rates, cap rates, lease-up periods, operating expenses, asset plans etc.
- Conducts research, analysis and compilation of market data, and prepares detailed reports and market summaries that provide insights on the market and asset class
- Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee Memorandums, Investor Papers, Financial Budgets and response to investor Q&A
- Work with stakeholders across the business to improve our reporting systems and data capture to drive visibility and efficiency.
- Identifies areas for improvement, offers suggestions to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of the Company’s development discipline, and introduces procedures and activities that control costs, improve quality, and drive efficiencies in the development process
Key Relationships:
- Works closely with colleagues and senior leaders across Investments, Operations, Finance and Development teams, as well as external advisors (valuers, legal, tax, etc.) and capital partners
About you
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters’ degree qualification (or equivalent) ideally in a related business or analytical subject such as finance, mathematics, economics, science, engineering or real estate.
- IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).
- Evidence of work experience in an analytical role within asset management, investment banking, private equity, or other related sectors
Experience & Skills:
- A comprehensive understanding of property fundamentals and valuation techniques
- Strong financial modelling and Excel skills, including experience working with cash flow models at the asset and portfolio level
- Experience and demonstrated competency in financial modelling and analysis, preparing investment memorandums, research and understanding valuations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, clients, internal and external auditors, and other business contacts.
Interpersonal Attributes
- Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute in solving challenges.
- A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, characterised by change and rapid growth, along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and to act with impact and influence.
- Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and having the resourcefulness to figure out ‘difficult to find’ solutions.
- Good organization skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Works to facilitate teamwork between various functions of the business
What We Offer
Join our dynamic team where flexibility meets inclusivity! At Greystar, we offer a work environment that thrives on collaboration and support, valuing the unique perspectives each team member brings. Seize the opportunity to shape your role in a rapidly growing company, with competitive salary packages and enticing perks like weekly team lunches. As we continue to evolve, so do our perks – your growth is our priority. Ready to make your mark in a workplace that values your individuality and champions professional development? Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystar’s pan – APAC platform that has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in Singapore, Australia, China and Japan.
One of Greystar’s core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience. Please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team to explore opportunities at Greystar in more detail or visit our careers site at https://jobs.greystar.com/