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Job Order:
1-294

Job Type:
Permanent

Title:
Research Analyst (REIT) (1-294)

Location:
Chicago, IL (Relocation Assistance Available)

Description:
The Research Analyst will join a team of fundamental Global Real Estate
analysts supporting portfolio management. Will take ownership of a coverage
list, contribute to overall research process, consistently generate risk
adjusted excess return ideas supported by thorough bottom-up research, and
sell ideas to the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide in-depth analysis and estimate intrinsic fair values for over 25
companies within REIT space
Create/maintain complex financial models incorporating analytical insight
from top-down/bottom-up investment research process, including discounted
cash flow analysis/net asset valuation
Take ownership of primary coverage list; contribute to excess return versus
benchmark with buy/sell/hold recommendations to Portfolio Managers
Challenge consensus assumptions with research findings, particularly those
garnered through field research
Maintain relationships and proactively communicate with senior management of
covered companies and industry contacts
Assist with marketing and prospective client due diligence as needed
Exchange complex information effectively to reach agreement in
ambiguous/difficult situations
Receive operational/strategic direction from senior leadership
Collaborate with fellow team members to achieve objectives within project
timelines
Perform other duties as required by senior management

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting
4+ years of real estate investment experience with expertise/knowledge of
REIT space
Advanced degree (MBA, CPA and/or CFA designation) strongly desired
Foreign language proficiency/fluency, cultural knowledge and travel
experience preferred
Excellent communication/analytical/presentation skills; comfortable speaking
with senior management of companies under coverage; able to make timely
decisions in a high-paced dynamic environment, sometimes with incomplete
information
Willingness to travel (25-50% travel; primarily domestic) to tour
properties, attend conferences and meet with company management


Category:
Asset Management // Real Estate

Contact:
jordan@bcius.com