Vice President, REIT Investment Research Analyst, Global Real Estate Securities

20 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Chicago, IL, US... more

Location

Chicago - 110 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2700

Business - Public Securities

Brookfield’s Public Securities Group serves institutions and individuals seeking the investment advantages of real assets through actively managed listed equity and debt strategies. The Public Securities Group leverages Brookfield’s core real asset expertise across real estate, infrastructure, real asset debt, real asset solutions and opportunistic strategies through a variety of flexible and scalable investment mandates, including separate accounts, registered funds and private funds. Clients include financial institutions, public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds and high net worth investors. The Public Securities Group has been investing in public securities for over 30 years and has over $22 billion of assets under management. For more information, visit https://publicsecurities.brookfield.com.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.


Job Description

Position Summary:

The position involves analysis of publicly listed real estate companies. The ideal candidate is an experienced investment professional (5-10 years) who wishes to make significant contributions to a global equity portfolio within a team-based environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake fundamental research and recommend securities for inclusion in various real estate securities portfolios. This research should include rigorous, Excel-based financial modeling, as well as management meetings and occasional asset tours.

  • Form independent views and assumptions on individual stocks, real estate sectors, and geographic regions; utilize best-in-class research tactics and process to make buy & sell decisions.

  • Assist in the construction, execution, and daily oversight of portfolio strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance or related field. 

  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis with a strong background in financial modeling and forecasting.  Previous real estate securities or equity analysis background is preferred. 

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.

  • Demonstrated quantitative, data analysis and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Independent thinker willing to challenge convention(s). Willing to present ideas with precision, passion and conviction.

  • Must be able to learn quickly and to work autonomously.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Desire to work in a team environment possessing strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

  • Ability to work independently, while promoting and contributing to a strong team dynamic.

  • Strong proficiency with Bloomberg and Excel.

Travel:

  • Approximately 10-20% travel required.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.