Associate, Investments (Brookfield Real Estate Credit)

Job Description

The individual will work in Brookfield’s real estate credit investment platform, Brookfield Real Estate Credit ( BREC ), and will be responsible for supporting the investments team in the origination, underwriting, syndication, and execution of real estate debt investment opportunities across property types and investment vehicles.

Evaluate and analyze potential new investments

Create detailed and complex financial underwriting models for the financing of real estate investments

Develop thorough understanding of a deal’s capital structure, business plan, and key risks to performance through discussions with sponsors, market participants and investment professionals

Understand physical characteristics of properties, and the related competitive advantages and disadvantages

Perform asset-level and market-level due diligence

Critically evaluate existing and potential operating characteristics of a project

Identify a project’s demand drivers, gather market information through independent fieldwork and direct contact with brokers, appraisers and developers.

Synthesize information and draw a conclusion on future market rent, absorption, vacancy and liquidity in the investment market

Communicate conclusions into a comprehensive narrative to be presented to senior management for consideration and approval.

Participate in underwriting and Investment Committee discussions

Participate in and provide support for the ongoing asset management of each investment

Qualifications & Requirements :

The individual will directly interact with colleagues throughout the organization and therefore should have strong quantitative and analytical skills, be detail-oriented, articulate, and well-organized.

The candidate must display initiative, good judgment in managing multiple tasks and strong problem-solving skills. The ability to think strategically and to present information in a clear and concise manner is critical.

Other qualifications include :

4-5 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience in real estate (investment banking, private equity, development, institutional sales, etc.) strongly preferred

Excellent financial modeling skills including a high degree of proficiency with Excel; Argus experience is a plus

Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, demanding and dynamic environment

Intellectually curious

Superior quantitative and analytical skills

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Keen attention to detail

Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as finance, accounting, mathematics, economics, etc. from a top university

This position would be suitable for those candidates who meet the role qualifications and who thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results.

Salary Range : $180,000 - $200,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive.

Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.