Investment Analyst at Uraga Real Estate

Responsibilities

Strategic:

• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
•  Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals..
• Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present to the Management.
• Participate in the annual review of the Company’s business/strategic plan. Provide input and feedback as appropriate.
• Assist in the development of the annual operational plan, budget, targets and performance outcomes for UREL and her initiatives.
• Be conversant with changes/trends/new pronouncements in accounting and reporting standards and advice management as appropriate

Financials:

• Originate, analyze, and manage Real Estate investment related transactions including the development financial appraisals, investment memorandums and all other relevant documentation.
• Create financial models and analysis for the evaluation of potential new developments or investments opportunities and the evaluation of investment exit strategies.
• Perform market research to determine/verify a project’s viability and to inform the assumptions used in models.
• Assist with acquisition due diligence alongside documentation due diligence (including review of contracts, preparation of budgets, gathering of consultants) for potential acquisitions.
• Identify sources of finance (debt, equity, and other alternatives), close on appropriate options and drive the management of investor relations.
• Review and recommend financing structures for the existing project portfolio and monitor the performance of the company’s projects from an investment perspective.
• Identify acquisition opportunities and manage the people, programs, processes for the realization of same.
• Read, analyze, and understand leases, term sheets, loan agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, and other agreements.
• Keep abreast of strategic real estate investment trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• A first degree in any relevant discipline preferably Business Administration, Economics, finance or any real Estate field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in finance, investment or accounting.
• CFA Level I assessment completion is an advantage.

Person Specification:

• Good grooming and professional outlook.
• Strong work ethic.
• High degree of honesty and integrity.
• Good crisis/conflict management skills.
• Very good attention to detail skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
• Good networking and teaming skills.
• Outgoing, business-like personality.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable.
• Must be professional with a proactive approach to work.

Requirements:

• Superior understanding of how to find, structure and close profitable investments especially real estate investment.
• Proven debt-sourcing relationships.
• Superior understanding and proficiency of fixed income and equity investments.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• A proven track record of successful investment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• A strong flair for business management.