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EY\'s Transaction Real Estate practice is currently looking for an Associate with an AACI designation to join our team in Toronto.
EY Orenda Corporate Finance Inc., a specialty practice within EY\'s Transaction Advisory Services, is the dominant mid-market investment bank in Canada. The practice is recognized as a trusted source of expertise for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, privatization, and valuations and has been advising clients on all aspects of strategic transactions and capital sourcing activities for more than 30 years. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world.
EY has the largest integrated real estate practice of any accounting firm. With 5,000 professionals around the world, our global network provides audit, tax and transaction advisory services to real estate owners, investors, lenders and users - including many REIT\'s, homebuilders and developers. Our unique approach combines entrepreneurial thinking and a working knowledge of real estate issues with broad real estate experience, vast resources and a diverse network of clients and contacts. We serve more than 4,000 real estate clients across the country and throughout the world.
Our Transaction Real Estate practice in Canada is part of a team of 500 dedicated real estate transaction professionals located around the globe. These professionals help plan, execute and integrate their clients\' transactions strategy effectively, both domestically and across global markets.
Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of financial models.
• Valuation of various types of real estate assets and portfolios in support of various types of engagements including core valuation/appraisals, litigation, due-diligence and transactions.
• Synthesize market information to be used in valuation, appraisals, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications.
• Compiling and analyzing relevant company and industry information, originating from a broad variety of sources (such as financial databases, industry publications, financial statements and public disclosures)
• Continuous review of Canadian real estate market trends.
• Support the team in the preparation of both internal and external presentations.
• Support the team in business development and marketing initiatives across the country.

Ideal qualifications for this position include

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the real estate industry
• An AACI designation is required
• Experience with various types of real estate, including retail, industrial, office, multi-family and land
• Undergraduate degree (preferably with a focus on real estate and/or finance)
• A strong understanding of the commercial real estate industry in Canada
• Working knowledge of Argus
• Strong project management skills
• Strong computer and financial modeling skills
• Understanding of key real estate value drivers, risks and opportunities
• Ability to work in a team environment

What we look for
The successful candidate for this position will have strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills, superior analytical skills, demonstrated project and/or people management skills and have been recognized for their "roll up the sleeves" attitude and high levels of creative energy and enthusiasm.
What we offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It\'s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that\xe2\x80\x99s right for you

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