What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management Analyst position at The Equus Group?
Position Overview:
Our client, a leading real estate firm, is seeking a highly motivated Asset Management Analyst to join their team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the asset management activities for a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate assets. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in real estate investment or asset management, with a strong analytical background, attention to detail, and a passion for real estate investment strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of detailed financial models, including operating budgets, projections, and variance analyses.
- Contribute to quarterly and annual asset performance reports for senior leadership and investors.
- Monitor and assess asset performance against budget, market conditions, and strategic objectives.
- Assist in conducting asset valuations and investment returns calculations.
- Assist in the implementation of asset management strategies for individual properties within the portfolio.
- Help track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure assets are managed in alignment with the firm’s investment objectives.
- Support the due diligence process for potential acquisitions by preparing financial models, conducting market research, and performing asset-level analyses.
- Collaborate with property management teams to ensure smooth operations, including budgeting, reporting, capital expenditures, and lease administration.
- Support the management of third-party service providers.
- Assist in the preparation of investor presentations and reports.
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to provide timely updates on asset performance and project status.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in real estate asset management, private equity, or investment banking, with a focus on real estate. Prior exposure to commercial or residential real estate is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build and analyze complex financial models. Familiarity with real estate software (e.g., Argus, Yardi) and PowerPoint is a plus.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for reporting and presenting findings.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to private equity real estate transactions and portfolio management.
- Basic knowledge of real estate financial metrics such as IRR, NOI, cap rates, and cash-on-cash returns.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
