Investment Analyst

at  Boardwalk

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate 33,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.
Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide competitive wages, profit-sharing, and amazing benefits like flexible group medical and dental, fitness reimbursement, training and development, group RRSP matching, rental discounts, and more.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Economics/Business/Finance
• CFA or CPA designation candidate preferred
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years of real estate experience, specifically multifamily experience preferred, including but not limited to underwriting, due diligence, and transactions expertise
• Knowledge of and familiarity with real estate and macro-economic data sources (CMHC, Statistics Canada, etc.)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Preferred proficiency in macro-data analytics
• Power BI report and dashboard creation
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing systems and new technologies

NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A self-starter with ability to work constructively within a team and perform effectively in periodic, higher-pressure situations
• Strong technical and analytical skills displaying excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly reliable and always meets deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity, and eagerness to learn
• Well organized and able to manage projects simultaneously
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain utmost confidentiality
  Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.
  We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted. Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Post-offer/Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.

Ready to shape the future of our communities? Come work with us and learn where doing what you love means never working a day in your life!
Deeply rooted in family spirit and humility, Boardwalk’s five core values of integrity, associates, teamwork, customer service and social responsibility are more than just words - they are a way of life. Coupled with our Golden Foundation of ‘treat others as you would like to be treated,’ ‘be good,’ ‘love community’ and ‘have fun,’ we believe in happiness and creating the most memorable experiences for both our Associates and Resident Members, continually looking for new and innovative ways to enhance and strengthen all our Boardwalk communities.
We hope these values speak to you as they speak so meaningfully to us!
As we continue to grow, we remain unwavering in our commitment to providing Resident Members with the best quality rental communities. This same commitment means Boardwalk is always seeking individuals who have a positive attitude, are energetic and passionate, self-driven, productive, have the capacity to deliver high-quality results and who believe in the power of teamwork.
Together, with you as part of our team, we will continue to create meaning every day for those who choose to call Boardwalk home.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Statement
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team that will honour and celebrate your experiences, perspectives and unique identity regardless of age, ethnicity, race, colour, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Together, our communities strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
We believe every Associate in our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of values, customs and experience to better understand and engage with the world around us, identify challenges, so as to discover, design and deliver solutions together

• Conduct financial analysis required in evaluating the acquisitions, dispositions and development of multi-family properties
• Assist senior deal team members in due diligence organization, management of data rooms and transaction questions
• Review and prepare cash flow analysis with senior management to support the investment decision making process
• Exhibit strong data analytic skills to identify market opportunities through the analysis of macroeconomic trends and market conditions
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee memorandums, formal Senior Management transaction recommendations and quarterly Board reporting packages
• Create an industry network and contacts with peers, brokers and bankers, including attending local conferences and industry events
• Conduct portfolio management analysis to identify potential disposition candidates and capital recycling opportunities
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written regarding investment committee materials and an in-depth understanding of key value drivers in underwriting and financial modelling