RETS Associates, on behalf of our client, a privately held real estate operating company that owns and manages grocery anchored retail centers, is seeking a 1–3-year experienced Investment Analyst to sit in their beautiful new office space in Irvine, CA. Located right near wonderful options for Restaurants/Shopping/Fitness that help blend the work-life relationship.
This person will support a team of 2 Directors to maintain financial models, portfolio valuations, investment memos/reporting, etc. This role is a true blend of Acquisition and Asset Management functions. The ideal candidate is proficient in financial modeling and ARGUS, has excellent analytical skills, lives locally and is able to commute 5 days a week to Irvine, CA, and is interested in becoming a well-rounded real estate investment professional.
**Must be local to Southern California** Able to commute to Irvine daily.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze potential leases and evaluate their financial impact on property performance
- Underwrite capital projects, repositioning strategies, and acquisition opportunities
- Maintain and update Argus models and assist with portfolio valuations
- Support investment memos, due diligence, and transaction execution for acquisitions and dispositions
- Assist with monthly operations reporting, quarterly board reporting, and annual budgeting
- Conduct portfolio level financial analysis and support lender and investor reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field
- Retail experience is preferred but not mandatory. Commercial experience mandatory.
- 1 to 3 years of commercial real estate experience
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with knowledge of DCF and cash flow modeling
- Advanced Excel skills required; Argus Enterprise experience preferred
- Detail oriented, highly motivated, and strong communication skills
- Interest in building a career in real estate investment and asset management
