Acquisitions Analyst

Clarion Partners, one of the largest privately owned real estate investment managers in the Americas, has managed investment real estate on behalf of institutional investors for more than 30 years.

The Acquisitions Analyst will work in collaboration with the Los Angeles based acquisitions investment team to analyze potential property investments and to execute the overall investment program for Clarion Partners' real estate investment advisory business. The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team that includes the disciplines of finance, research, acquisitions, asset management and marketing. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Assembling and modifying discounted cash flow projection models with respect to an investment, utilizing both Excel and Argus. - Assist with all due diligence relating to new investments including but not limited to the review of third party environmental and engineering reports, title, survey, historical financial statements, leases, and market research. - Assembling and drafting investment memos to be presented to Clarion Partners and client investment committees. - Assist with special projects as needed.

- Strong skills in financial analysis and modeling; high competency in preparing cash flows. - Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel. - Argus skills strongly preferred. - Undergrad degree in top 10% of class; with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. - 1 to 2 years as an investment analyst in a major real estate firm, preferably in either acquisitions or asset management. - Prefer prior experience in the investment underwriting of industrial, office, retail and multifamily properties in the west coast. - Prefer experience in preparing written investment recommendations to an investment committee. - Candidate should be proactive and self-motivated. Strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to meet deadlines are essential candidate attributes. Candidate must also possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.