Advisory Associate

at  Green Street

Description:
Our Advisory team within Green Street is a small group of passionate real estate professionals that seek to serve as the most trusted advisor to both public and private market participants. The Associate’s primary responsibilities will include working in small teams to understand, analyze and ultimately solve some of the most pressing issues facing real estate professionals today. Whether it’s working alongside C-suite executives during transformative transactions, providing leading-edge insights to hedge fund managers, or giving thoughtful and independent advice to asset managers, the Advisory team is consistently placed at the forefront of the action in the commercial real estate industry.
The Advisory Group is a global team with professionals in both Newport Beach and London. Advisory engagements range across international markets touching almost all commercial real estate sectors from lab space in Boston to office campuses in Mumbai. The group stands apart from other advisors through fierce independence and objectivity, as well as the ability to distill complex financial concepts to actionable takeaways.

• Work in small teams to creatively address challenging questions around both public and private real estate.
• Assist with the development of presentations to boards and senior management teams.
• Financial modeling support around asset/portfolio valuation or company level NAVs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry trends and events and engage with external market participants.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the team and the wider Green Street community.
  Requirements:

We are highly selective – candidates should possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business, real estate, or economics.
• 1-3 years related industry experience (real estate, finance, capital markets, banking).
• Understand foundational concepts in finance and real estate.
• Familiar with Excel and PowerPoint and any experience with model building and charting is preferred.
• Must enjoy problem solving, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision.
• CFA designation or the aspiration to pursue a CFA designation is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future, without visa or sponsorship requirements.

Licensing: Our firm is subject to certain regulations, so bear in mind that you need to become an SEC registered representative by passing the Series 65 regulatory exam soon after starting (if you are not currently a CFA Charterholder).
Working Conditions: The Advisory Associate will work indoors in an air-conditioned office building (or at home) and must be able to remain stationary at a desk and computer for most of the day.
Travel Percentage: 0-25%