Financial Analyst

A fast-paced and growing real estate firm is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Financial Analyst. The candidate will work directly with partners and key team members underwriting potential acquisitions, forecasting and evaluating corporate financial performance, and supporting property due diligence, asset management and development modeling. The analyst will be based in the company s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia (Washington, D.C.) or in Los Angeles, CA. She or he will be actively involved in the value creation process across the company including acquisitions, asset management, operations, leasing, construction and development. It is essential that this individual be hard-working, detail-oriented, passionate about her or his work, willing and eager to learn, and able to multi-task under pressure. Responsibilities   The analyst will act in a team environment, supporting a number of key employees and partners throughout the value identification and creation process. Sample responsibilities will include:

• Investment Analysis. Perform various financial analyses for both prospective investment opportunities and assets currently within the firm s portfolio, including the creation of complex and dynamic pro forma models and sensitivity analyses for project cash flows and investment returns.
• Market Research. Formulate and select target investment strategies, markets and opportunities. Compile and analyze data for existing markets.
• Investment Documentation. Assist in creating investment materials, including investment summaries, lender packages, business plans and presentations. Update and maintain investment databases.
• Due Diligence. Complete all necessary aspects of the due diligence process for any investment opportunities being pursued.
• Asset Management. Provide assistance in business plan execution including leasing and asset repositioning analyses, capital projects, budgets, tenant relations and marketing.
• Corporate Financial Analysis: Forecast operating needs and costs, analyze cash management efficiencies, generate platform-by-platform financial analyses, support preparation for annual company valuation, etc.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor s Degree with strong credentials plus 2-5 years of work experience preferred. MBA or related advanced degree will be considered.
• Significant financial modeling skills in MS Excel are required. The ideal candidate will possess an aptitude for complex financial models. ARGUS proficiency is preferred.
• Skilled in Word and PowerPoint.
• Some real estate experience preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment.
• Understanding of fundamental economic and corporate finance principles.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Resumes and any other forms of correspondence should be directed only to the Operations Manager and not to any other employee of FD Stonewater. Failure to do so, may result in non-consideration of your resume.