Job Opportunities
Mercurio, Sarah
Dear AREA:
Check out these three job opportunities and apply accordingly!
Acquisition Associate, Douglas Emmett
The Associate is responsible for the preparation, analysis, coordination and presentation of all information related to acquisition and financing transactions. The Associate is involved in all aspects of a transaction from initial underwriting through closing. Particular emphasis is in the area of investment analysis, lease review and due diligence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Prepares Argus and Excel cash flows for evaluation by the Investment Committee in connection with acquisition and financing transactions
• Conducts all property due diligence, including lease review, expenses analysis, and coordination of all due diligence activities
• Interacts with all other departments in underwriting and closing a transaction
• Finalizes all due diligence materials and prepares closing packages
• Leads property tours and makes asset presentations as needed
SKILLS REQUIRED
• Related work experience in commercial real estate financial analysis using Argus, Excel and Word, with a strong emphasis on Excel modeling capabilities.
• Extensive experience with and understanding of discounted cash flows.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and short deadlines
• High level of thoroughness and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who works well in a team environment
• Ability to find solutions to problems without direction
TO APPLY
Please forward your resume, references and salary history to:
Douglas Emmett Human Resources
Email: res...@douglasemmett.com
Phone: 310.255.7890
Fax: 310.255.7888
Equal Opportunity Employer
Acquisition & Development Analyst/Associate – Regent Properties
Job Functions
o Opportunity to join boutique real estate development and investment firm with 25 year successful track record, diverse portfolio, and substantial equity commitments
o Primary areas of focus include:
· Acquisitions – assisting with the processes of property/market underwriting, due diligence, and deal execution for real estate transactions across various real estate product types and geographies
· Development / Asset Management – assisting as necessary with the processes of developing, financing, leasing, entitling, and disposing of properties for projects across various product types and geographies, as well as investor reporting
o Day‐to‐day work includes:
· Creating and maintaining complex financial models
· Preparing investment and other memoranda including regular investor reporting
· Conducting market research and analysis
· Interfacing regularly with local brokers, third party consultants, attorneys, and transaction counterparties
Qualifications, Requirements and Skills
o 1‐3 yrs of work experience in real estate investment/development or finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting or equivalent; basic understanding of real estate fundamentals required and transaction experience mandatory, preferably on the principal side
o Advanced excel modeling capabilities are a must (ARGUS experience a plus)
o Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, writing, and communication skills
o Proven ability to absorb and analyze complex material to produce timely, accurate, insightful, and concise work product
o Detail and results oriented
o High level of initiative and strong work ethic; creativity and entrepreneurial spirit
o Desire to travel required
o Competitive base salary, bonus based on individual, project, and firm performance
About Regent Properties
Regent Properties is a real estate development and investment company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Since its founding in 1989, the company has acquired, developed, and financed approximately $2 billion in real estate transactions nationally, encompassing almost 3 million square feet of retail, commercial, residential, and mixed‐use projects and 10,000 acres of master planned communities. Since 2010, Regent Properties has invested over $350 million in a variety of real estate assets, including bank notes and REO, land, residential, retail, and office projects.
For more information please visit: www.regentproperties.com
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO:
Acquisitions Analyst, Hudson Pacific Properties
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP) is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. We are a full-service, vertically integrated real estate company focused on owning, operating and acquiring high-quality office properties and state-of-the-art media and entertainment properties in select growth markets primarily in the Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California.
The Acquisitions Analyst will report to the Acquisitions Associate and work closely with the Chief Investment Officer and other key executives to help underwrite and evaluate potential office acquisitions and developments in major markets along the West Coast including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. The candidate will also assist with dispositions, corporate and property level financings, and asset management.
Responsibilities include:
· Financial Analysis: Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential acquisition and development opportunities utilizing Excel and Argus software. Prepare cash flow models that will be utilized to value real estate investments, including equity, debt and joint venture structures, through discounted cash flow analysis and other valuation techniques.
· Market Research: Provide research support utilizing online, internal and external resources. Data aggregation as well as assimilation will be required.
· Transaction Support: Assist in transaction due diligence by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing property reports, leases, and other due diligence documents. Assist with transaction closings.
· Asset Management: Assist with portfolio performance reviews and maintenance of property Excel and Argus files. Track investment performance by updating the quarterly NAV model. Assemble and prepare due diligence materials for financings and dispositions.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, highly organized, diligent, creative, and focused self-starter with superb verbal and written communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics or related area is required. Real estate coursework is preferred. Minimum 1-2 years of experience in financial analysis, real estate analysis, or asset/portfolio management roles or relevant internship experience. Candidate must have excellent computer skills and demonstrated working proficiency in Excel (Advanced level), Word, and PowerPoint and basic knowledge of Argus is preferred.
HPP’s strategic investment program targets high barrier-to-entry, in-fill locations with favorable, long-term supply-demand characteristics in select target markets, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. Our portfolio currently consists of approximately 6.2 million square feet, not including undeveloped land that we believes can support an additional 1.9 million square feet. HPP has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for federal income tax purposes. Hudson Pacific Properties is a component of the Russell 2000® and the Russell 3000® indices.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to car...@hudsonppi.com.
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Best,
Sarah
Sarah Mercurio
Assistant Director of Student and Alumni Programs, UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate
UCLA Anderson School of Management
110 Westwood Plaza, Suite B100
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481
(310) 825-3329 direct