Analyst Full Time NEW

Tishman Speyer is one of the leading developers, owners, operators, and asset managers of first-class real estate worldwide. Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totalling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

Responsibilities of the Role covering the United Kingdom

Acquisitions

Analyze real estate acquisition opportunities, assist in the due diligence process and the preparation of internal recommendation memos, and undertake market research necessary to determine appropriate underwriting assumptions.

Assist in evaluation of acquisitions

• Conduct asset site inspections
• Work with the other functions within TS (property management, asset management, and construction) to gather data relevant to asset valuation
• Develop asset acquisition financial analysis
• Create multiple scenarios using different finance strategies

Assist in the due diligence process

• Create and manage the detailed financial models
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers and attorneys

Undertake market research and maintain a data base of key transactions

• Review critical issue reports, newsletters, and publications
• Survey market rents, inventory, absorption, new construction
• Update/maintain internal market database

Asset Management

Underwrite TS assets to facilitate internal decision regarding hold, sell, or refinance. Assist in financing, dispositions. Update investors regarding asset-level and fund performance. Provide solutions for improving asset and fund performance.

Conduct performance calculations for each TS asset:

• Work with Property Management, Finance, Construction, Tax and Accounting teams to gather relevant data
  Update financial models and returns calculations on a quarterly basis
  Conduct sensitivities, hold/sell analyses, tax restructuring analyses, and make recommendations to senior management based on results. Create multiple scenarios using different finance strategies
  Work with Portfolio Management to evaluate current property values

Assist in dispositions process:

• Help create sale memoranda and data room
• Analyze offers and run different exit strategies
• Attend meetings with prospective buyers, brokers and attorneys

Create presentations and reporting

• Prepare information for senior management to take important strategic decisions regarding assets
• Assist in the creation of relevant presentations and memoranda for internal or external use
• Create and update reporting (investors, banks, administration)
• Prepare reports for investors. Present those reports to investors and demonstrate ability to intelligently answer investor questions regarding TS investments

Conduct property inspections and operations review

• Review documentation (leases, contracts, condition reports)
• Conduct asset site inspections

Other

• Assist in financing and refinancing processes
• Assist in yearly budgeting campaign
• Assist in marketing campaigns

Required Skills / Experience

The candidate will interact with colleagues throughout the organisation and therefore should be articulate, with the ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels, including senior management.

Required for the role is:

• A good understanding of Real Estate investment markets and metrics
• A minimum of 6-12 months of relevant work experience in real estate or investment banking (including internships)
• Demonstrated academic success, with a bachelor’s degree in areas such as finance, accounting or other analytical / quantitative fields
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent financial modeling skills including a high degree of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Demonstrable ability to think strategically and to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment in managing multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good listening skills and responsiveness
• Well-organised with exceptional attention to detail

Source: Tishman Speyer’s Career Page

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