Analyst, Investment

About This Role

This investment analyst role supports the Senior Investments Team by performing a variety of analytical duties for potential investment opportunities. The role involves market tracking, comparative lease and sale analysis, cash flow modeling, and preparing materials for internal Investment Committee and Blackstone's Review Committee. It also assists with due diligence for awarded opportunities and works directly with the development team on land acquisitions for ground-up development.

Responsibilities

• Review and screen commercial real estate investment opportunities
• Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential investments
• Develop transaction specific financial models for real estate investments
• Periodically revaluate existing assets using discounted cash flow and sales comparable analyses
• Research and analyze market statistics
• Assist asset managers in all aspects of portfolio operations to include leasing, developing property budgets, and formulating long-term asset strategies
• Prepare investment committee memorandums and analysis on all new investments and development opportunities
• Support the disposition team through all aspects of the transaction process to include preparing investment materials, coordinating each sale and closing
• Prepare Management Committee and Board presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree received in June 2024 or earlier
• BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related disciplines preferred from a top-tier university; other majors will be considered
• Strong academic record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus (AE)
• Understanding of basic financial concepts used to evaluate investments and build models, such as simple cash flow analyses, time value of money, return on investment, etc.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivation, determination and initiative in a team environment
• Demonstrated high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment

About the Company

Link Logistics Real Estate is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, established by Blackstone in 2019. The company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through its spaces, Link Logistics leverages its scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for its customers' businesses and deliver value for its stakeholders. The company strives to be an equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across its workforce.