Analyst, Real Estate Investments, Greater China

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Investments Asia, the Analyst is accountable for assisting the Real Estate Investment team in Asia which includes the Directors and Portfolio Managers in the identification, selection, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of relationships and Real Estate Investments across the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Greater China.

• Under the general direction of the Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Investments Asia as well as the Managing Director in charge of Greater China develop an understanding of CPP Investments'decision-making process, benchmarking framework and partner selection process
• Participate in the monitoring and asset management of the investment portfolio through formal quarterly reviews and other informal meetings; assist in the presentation of portfolio properties to senior management, particularly relevant at present as CPP Investmentsassesses and understands the full impact of Covid-19.
• Assist senior members of the team to run asset and portfolio level models to drive relevant decision outcomes around both individual assets and portfolios. Provide assistance in writing up memos to present to various CPPInvestments' Committees for transaction approval.
• Assist in the preparation of China country presentations as needed for senior management to evaluate country risk and the performance of the investment portfolio
• Benchmark investment performance and prepare reports for senior management and head office as required
• Develop an understanding across all sectors of real estate including office, residential, logistics, retail as well as alternate sectors. Develop insights into what drives value across these asset classes specifically in Hong Kong and the PRC.
• Assist in the underwriting process of Real Estate investments by creating financial models and other required tools of analysis
• Assist in the writing of investment recommendation memorandums for presentation to various CPP Investments' Committees for transaction approval
• Assist in working with partners in both Hong Kong and mainland China to verify assumptions and data used in analysis
• Compile data and financial information by using subscription services and other data tools
• Conduct real estate market research through subscription services, and develop a network of real estate service providers
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned
• Conduct consistent with our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent – in Finance, Real Estate, or a related discipline
• CPA, CFA or CFA Candidate would be an advantage
• 2 to 3 years work experience. Prior Real Estate work experience in Asian markets, in particular, Hong Kong and the PRC.
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills (DCF and financial modelling)
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; Both written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Bloomberg and other financial data portals; Prefer familiarity with Argus financial software
• Flexibility, adaptability and initiative, willingness to travel frequently to mainland China
• Team player who enjoys a high performing culture
• Professionalism and integrity
• Desire to learn and express opinions
• Exemplify our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership and high performanc

If you share a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach everything with the highest integrity, here’s an opportunity for you to invest your career at CPP Investments.

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