Acquisitions Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Acquisitions Analyst is responsible for providing financial and analytical support in the acquisition and disposition of properties with the purpose of generating appropriate risk adjusted returns, and improving portfolio quality and credit quality of the cash flows.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares and reviews financial projections and pricing analyses (utilizing financial metrics such as internal rate of return, return on investment, loan amortization schedules, earnings accretion, etc.) related to the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets using technical software such as Excel and Argus as tools
2. Assists in the coordination and review of financial due diligence related to the acquisition and disposition of properties
3. Conducts due diligence for new acquisitions including lease review, verifying and assisting with financial underwriting, reviewing historical financials and CAM reconciliations and obtaining third party reports
4. Assists in the closing process of acquisitions including reconciling closing pro-rations, preparing internal closing memos and transferring the property to the operations team or buyer at the time of closing
5. Participates in the drafting and review of transaction documents consisting of acquisition and disposition memos, due diligence memos, and broker Offering Memorandums
6. Assists the transaction process by coordinating with other SITE Centers departments, brokers and legal counsel to consummate disposition and acquisition transactions
7. Distributes property information to potential buyers or brokers hired by SITE Centers. Facilitates ongoing correspondence with these sources to make deal processes more efficient
8. Stays abreast of industry trends, transactional activity and outside research perspectives relative to the retail real estate markets
9. Advances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or real estate with one plus years of experience in professional, analytical role in the commercial real estate industry, plus working knowledge of Argus real estate projection software.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Knowledge of financial theory, financial analysis and generally accepted accounting principles
2. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
3. Strong attention to detail
4. Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines
5. Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
6. Ability to use logic to interpret and explain complex instructions
7. Well-developed oral and written communication skills
8. Ability to understand the project at hand and how it relates to the Company’s overall goals and strategies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Commercial real estate underwriting and valuation experience. Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Argus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to analyze, communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hybrid schedule with work performed in a general office environment 3 days a week, and the option to work from home up to 2 days a week. Will require extended hours during peak periods of work. Availability for occasional travel.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of SITE Centers. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.