Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
Job description summary
The Analyst is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Investment functions of the business that are tasked with the execution of investment strategies to deliver performance against business plans, at the asset and portfolio level.
This is a central and diverse role that provides support for, and input to, investment and portfolio management activities, through research, underwriting, modelling and preparing analysis to support and determine the feasibility of new investment strategies and opportunities.
The Analyst will also support the analysis and presentation of key performance information both internally and to external investment partners to drive well-informed and value-enhancing decisions on existing strategies.
Key role responsibilities
- Assess the performance of the portfolio(s) against budget and underwriting, highlighting any points of exception or opportunity;
- Gather, compile, investigate and analyse market data to identify investment and development opportunities; and also, to develop and enhance current research sources.
- Work with colleagues to monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to the business covering leasing performance, income, expense and returns;
- Work with Analyst colleagues to assess new opportunities - providing key information on operational inputs;
- Support internal and external relationship management through the production of reports and commentaries;
- Support the execution of investment strategies including income, cost reduction and value-add initiatives;
- Support the annual rent and budget-setting process;
- Work with stakeholders across the business to improve our reporting systems and data capture to drive visibility and efficiency;
- Support the mobilisation of new assets and portfolios into the business;
- Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data;
- Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative and other reports and analysis and duties as assigned or necessary for the successful execution of the business plans.
Knowledge & qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (2:1 and above) in a related business or analytical subject; such as finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics; science or engineering.
- IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level)
Experience & skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in an analytical role within investment banking, private equity, or other related finance, within a related geographical region.
- Strong quantitative background with experience in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis.
- Strong qualitative analytical skills; having the ability to research, analyse and present complex financial data.
- Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively write and present reports and information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute to understanding and solving problems.
- A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
- An interest in Real Estate.
What we offer
As a Greystar graduate, you'll also benefit from:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and development, including the opportunity to work on a group capstone project
- An Executive Speaker Series delivered by our business leaders throughout the year
- Behavioural and skills-based development workshops
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a real impact on our business
If you're a passionate and ambitious graduate with a strong interest in real estate investment analysis, we encourage you to apply.
