GWL Realty Advisors- Portfolio Management Analyst (Toronto, ON)

About GWL Realty Advisors

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

This role will support the Portfolio Management team’s efforts related to the management and performance of its real estate investment mandates. The successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with a passion for real estate! Practical skills required in this position include a strong work ethic, critical thinking, developing analytical and research tools, and sound communication abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Analysis and Valuation

Review asset valuations and support the portfolio’s asset valuation process
Identify and assess market value trends across regions and asset classes
Perform regular and ad-hoc portfolio analysis to track performance and gain insights to drive future strategy, investment, and asset management initiatives. These include analysis of portfolio returns, risk, allocations, attribution studies, capital flow projections and others as required

Research, Presentation, and Reporting

Coordinate the production and presentation of regular portfolio reporting critical to client requirements, including at annual meetings, quarterly updates, and real estate market commentary
Work closely with the internal research department and external resources to devise and present research topics on regional market trends, macro-economic influences, and portfolio performance (reporting and presentation may take the form of report writing, memo production, and face-to-face client meetings)

Planning and Strategy

Assist in devising portfolio investment strategies, including diversification targets, leverage and liquidity positions; strategy that will inform the review of acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, operations, and capital expenditures
Develop internal relationships with various business units and key stakeholders to support the assessment and implementation of the portfolio strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

1-2+ years of related real estate experience gained through portfolio management, investments, financing, valuation and/or asset management would be a benefit to your candidacy
Recent post-secondary education in a related discipline would position you as an asset to our team
Further related designations/training, completed or in pursuit (AACI, PGCV, ARGUS, etc.)
A working level knowledge of real estate financing and valuation techniques is required
Experience with Argus Enterprise would be considered an advantage
Strong proficiency with MS Excel including being able to prepare and work with dynamic models and experience with Pivot and Power Pivot based tools. Experience with VBA coding would be considered an asset
Strong proficiency with MS PowerPoint in creating high-level formal and ad-hoc reporting presentations
Experience with Power BI and other data visualization tools would be constructive
Fluency in French, while not required, would boost a candidate’s profile

What we Offer

3 Weeks of Vacation per year
3 Paid Personal Days per year
Up to $2,000 annual Education Allowance
Up to $5,000 annual Mental Health Coverage, plus other comprehensive benefits and savings programs
Up to $400 to use towards wellness annually to help support your financial, physical, and mental wellness

'What we Offer' section only applies to full-time employees.

Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

This is a full time position

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