Investment Analyst Job Listing at Prudential in San Francisco, CA

Insurance, Finance

Investment Analyst Program Overview:
 
Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI) is the real estate investment management business of Prudential Financial. PREI is comprised of fund management centers in the US located in Madison, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.  Globally, PREI has offices in Munich, London, Singapore, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, and Hong Kong. PREI's specialized operating units offer a broad range of investment opportunities and investment management services in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. PREI's Principles of Business include doing the right thing, building bridges, valuing our people and working to win; we also place high importance on sustainability.
 
As of December 31, 2011, PREI managed over $49.1 billion in gross real estate assets ($31.1 billion net) on behalf of over 490 clients worldwide and ranks among the largest real estate investment managers. For more information, please visit http://www.prei.com.
 
Our analysts work with small teams of investment professionals in our Asset Management, Marketing, Merchant Banking, Research and Transactions units.
Description: 
 
Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite investment decisions for leasing, financing, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition scenarios including preparation of cash flow models, sensitivity tables, property valuations and joint venture structuring.


• Participate in the property budget and strategic plan process.


• Coordinate the property appraisal process and review quarterly appraisals for accuracy.


• Provide on-going and quarterly portfolio level reports (insurance, rollover, tenant surveys).


• Analyze economic, legal, political and market conditions within assigned areas.


• Support the transaction due diligence and closing processes.


• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders: leasing/sales brokers, property managers, portfolio analysts, joint venture partners, property appraisers, lenders and operations/accounting teams to support the asset management operation.


• Coordinate and review monthly property management reports


• Review draw requests and manage funding process.


• Prepare Investment Committee memorandums and related support through risk analysis and in-depth understanding of investment factors.


• Track sustainability initiatives

Training Opportunities:

• The Analyst Program is designed to immerse you in PREI's business strategy, principles, and values.


• Various computer based in-house training modules.


• You are also eligible to participate in the Regional Mentor Program, an opportunity to be coached by a more experienced professional with whom you can develop an insightful one-on-one relationship and ensure your continued professional progress to suit your long term career goals.

Qualifications:
Understand and use basic real estate terms and concepts such as net leases, gross leases, contracts, rents, percentage rents, operating expenses, capital expenditures, recovery of expenses and property types.

Understand basic finance concepts such as NOI returns, cash flow returns, internal rate of return, discount and cap rates, present value, and discounted cash flow.

Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical ability.

Strong written communication skills required.

Computer proficiency with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.  Knowledge of Argus is a plus, but candidate must demonstrate ability to comfortably learn and use different software systems.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

An ideal candidate would have one to two years of work experience in a related field. 

Bachelors' degree in business, finance or real estate strongly preferred.

Ability to travel on a limited basis.