Job Description

Company Description: Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies, with 175+ professionals on our team, $5.8 billion in equity commitments and $20+ billion in assets under management. With offices in Toronto and Oakville, Ontario, and Houston, Texas, Fengate is one of the most active real asset and growth equity investors in North America. We invest in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses on behalf of our clients and, with more than 45 years of experience, we are proud of our proven track record and trusted reputation across the sectors we work in.

Fengate Real Estate\xe2\x80\x99s investment philosophy is rooted in a long history of delivering excellent investor results across multiple asset classes. Since 1974, and with 20 years of experience managing institutional/pension plan capital Fengate Real Estate has been strategically developing and managing real estate assets across multiple asset classes and the risk-return spectrum. We offer a comprehensive, integrated platform which manages transactions through the entire lifecycle of real estate, from land entitlement, development and stabilization to ongoing active asset management. Once an asset is stabilized, our in-house asset management team is focused on proactive leasing, detailed performance tracking, and determination of the highest and best use strategies.

We are not just about delivering excellent investment results. We know that acting responsibly to our stakeholders, which include a significant roster of institutional investors, and our growing communities is fundamental. We are signatories of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment and we integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of our investment process. Position Description: Reporting to Senior Vice President, Investments, the successful candidate will fill the full-time position of Analyst, Real Estate in Toronto. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the acquisition and disposition of a wide range of core, development, and value-add investments in major Canadian cities. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the development, interpretation, and communication of financial models underpinning new and existing land acquisitions related to future development and construction projects
• Support the preparation of valuation models for ground-up development projects or repositioning of existing properties (including working with a cross-functional team to compile and analyze operational assumptions, development costs, market research, risk & returns analysis and other topics as required to develop a strong business case for each proposed project)
• Provide key strategic insights through the use of quantitative and qualitative data (on a location and market-level basis) to inform land acquisitions, development, and project repositioning
• Improve upon current, and develop new, tools and templates to streamline and standardize the project evaluation process
• Present findings in clear, compelling, and professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, detailing development feasibility, opportunities, risks, etc.
• Actively track and report on the progress, timing, and updates on all pipeline projects
• Participate in various internal development and investment related meetings
• Provide a wide-range of financial and real estate focused analytical support as required to support the Investments platform
• Generate various analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management and other various stakeholders (board of directors, partners, consultants, etc.) to support strategic decision making

Requirements Key Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is highly organized with a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, a high level of business maturity and solid decision-making skills
• University degree in architecture, planning, real-estate development, or business / finance with a real estate emphasis
• The ideal individual will possess 3 years of varied real estate experience
• Experience in preparing detailed and professional investment recommendation presentations / reports.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills.
• Must be self-starter, a strategic thinker and have a service-oriented attitude that will encourage continuous improvement of service and performance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity that will gain the trust and respect of staff and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize in a demanding, high paced environment.
• Ability to formally articulate and present data as requested.

Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

• Integrity - Adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
• Confident with Low Ego in Balance - Decisive, yet inclusive. Has the confidence to engage others and challenge and defend positions in a respectful way.
• Resilient and Adaptable \xe2\x80\x93 Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, competitive environment where change is a constant. Anticipates and adapts to change while maintaining focus on delivering target performance
• Engaged, Persuasive Communicator - Actively listens, checks understanding, and uses language and tone appropriate for the audience. Possesses strong self-awareness and ability to respond to others in an emotionally intelligent way
• Innovative - Proactively generates creative solutions and brings innovative ideas to the table

Location & Travel: The position will be based out of the Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us.
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