Investment Analyst

Company Overview

Founded in 1995, DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners has managed six real estate private equity funds with committed capital in excess of $4.1 billion across more than 200 investments. The firm’s track record demonstrates a strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and the ability to acquire high-quality assets, create and execute clearly defined value enhancement plans, and exit investments successfully. The firm believes its pragmatic approach, prudent use of leverage, and proactive risk management are critical factors in the performance of its funds. DLJ RECP has achieved repeated success through a portfolio diversified by product type, investment strategy, and geography over a period consisting of several real estate market cycles. 

DLJ RECP is focused on finding and creating irreplaceable real estate assets in dynamic neighborhoods of major gateway markets with a focus on New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. We believe people want to live and work in neighborhoods that are creative, urban, walkable, and sustainable. DLJ RECP focuses on leading indicators such as growth of a young and educated working population, movement of artistic and creative communities, emergence of lead or strategic retailers, impact of technology and access to public transportation as precursors to an area’s revitalization.  Through heavy asset repositioning and ground-up development, DLJ RECP has contributed to and benefited from the urban renewal process and local neighborhood transitional dynamics. DLJ RECP’s history in urban redevelopment often provides a competitive advantage in solidifying support from important constituencies including local municipalities and community groups.

Job Description

DLJ RECP is looking to hire a motivated, highly-skilled investment analyst who will work in the firm's Boston office and assist the investment team with acquisitions, asset management, financings, marketing and execution of development projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare financial models, projections, and analyses on prospective property acquisitions, debt and development opportunities including market analysis, lease analysis, budget creation, project scope, and financial modeling
• Produce deal memoranda for internal investment committee review and participate with principals in meetings to consider potential acquisition and development opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and offer letters
• Research market data and demographics including interfacing with brokers to obtain comparable lease and sales information
• Produce marketing materials and presentations to prospective investors, lenders, and tenants
• Assist with due diligence and closing activities
• Assist the development team in a variety of activities throughout project life cycles
• Work on special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with a concentration in real estate, finance, business, or accounting
• 2+ years of professional experience working within an investment bank, institutional real estate fund, or an institutionally backed owner/operator
• Outstanding proficiency in creating complex financial models for real estate financial analysis using Excel, including knowledge of advanced Excel functions and ability to create joint venture waterfalls
• Argus proficiency
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organization and communication skills
• Demonstrable understanding of financial statements, use of comparative data and financial forecasting is required
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical
• Willing to question assumptions, demonstrated passion for continuing education, and has a strong interest in the built environment