Market Data Analyst

Company Overview:

PPR Capital Management is a private equity real estate firm that manages investment offerings which primarily invest in distressed assets and mortgages, as well as residential and commercial real estate throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, our company’s mission has been to provide financial wellness to our investors while making a positive social impact on the communities in which we invest, live, and work.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Market Data Analyst to join our Investment Strategy Team. The successful candidate will provide valuable research and insights that will directly support our decision-making processes regarding owned assets and potential acquisitions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the fund while working closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

Key Responsibilities:

Demographic Research & Market Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth demographic and economic research to understand market trends, growth patterns, and shifts in consumer behavior within various residential real estate sectors.
• Provide regular reports on regional, national, and global demographic trends that influence real estate investment opportunities.

Supply and Demand Analysis:

• Analyze supply and demand dynamics across different residential real estate markets, including but not limited to single-family, multi-family, and other residential asset classes.
• Evaluate factors impacting market equilibrium, such as housing inventory, absorption, and population migration.

National Rate Environment & Capital Market Trends:

• Monitor and assess the future trajectory of national interest rates and their potential impact on residential real estate investments.
• Analyze capital market trends, including funding availability, cost of capital, and investor sentiment, and their implications for the residential real estate sector.

Risk & Return Profiling:

• Conduct analysis on the risk and return profiles associated with different residential real estate asset classes.
• Assess the potential for various real estate assets to generate returns in different economic and market conditions.

Sector-Specific Research:

• Evaluate different real estate sectors (e.g., single-family homes, multi-family, student housing, senior housing) and identify trends, opportunities, and risks in each sector.
• Provide strategic insights on how sector-specific dynamics may affect the overall portfolio performance.

Support for Asset Management Team:

• Work closely with the asset management team to provide actionable insights on the performance of owned assets and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Supply recommendations and projections related to future asset performance and potential acquisition targets.

Investment Thesis & Strategy Development:

• Assist the Chief Investment Officer in the preparation of investment theses that outline the overall strategy for the fund’s investments.
• Contribute to the development of business plans for potential new areas of investment, providing data-driven analysis to support decision-making.

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Manage and maintain relationships with third-party software providers who supply critical data and risk/return metrics for the company’s portfolio.
• Ensure that the data provided by these vendors is accurate, timely, and aligned with the company’s needs for investment analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in finance, residential real estate, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed market research and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel; proficiency in SQL is a plus but is not required.
• Familiarity with real estate financial analysis, including concepts of cap rates, internal rate of return (IRR), net operating income (NOI), and other key performance metrics.
• Understanding of macroeconomic factors and their impact on real estate markets, including interest rates, inflation, and demographic shifts.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to senior management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and risks.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants and employees with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, we make employment decisions at PPR based on a number of factors including but not limited to performance, behaviors, qualifications, abilities, etc. As such, we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion and religious creed (including religious beliefs, practices, observances, dress, and grooming), sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital and partnership status, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, mental and physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), age (40 and over), denial of medical and family care leave or pregnancy disability leave, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, unemployment status, retaliation for protesting illegal discrimination related to any of the categories noted herein, and/or any other characteristic or category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.