Investment Analyst at Link Logistics in Irvine, CA

Summary: Link Logistics Real Estate is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, established by Blackstone in 2019. The Investment Analyst will support the Senior Investments Team with analytical duties related to underwriting investment opportunities, including market tracking, financial modeling, and assisting with due diligence for awarded opportunities. Responsibilities: - Review and screen commercial real estate investment opportunities - Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential investments - Develop transaction specific financial models for real estate investments - Periodically revaluate existing assets using discounted cash flow and sales comparable analyses - Research and analyze market statistics - Assist asset managers in all aspects of portfolio operations to include leasing, developing property budgets, and formulating long-term asset strategies - Prepare investment committee memorandums and analysis on all new investments and development opportunities - Support the disposition team through all aspects of the transaction process to include preparing investment materials, coordinating each sale and closing - Prepare Management Committee and Board presentations Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree received in June 2024 or earlier - BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related disciplines preferred from a top-tier university. Other majors will be considered - Strong academic record - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus (AE) - Understanding of basic financial concepts used to evaluate investments and build models, such as simple cash flow analyses, time value of money, return on investment, etc - Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Self-motivation, determination and initiative in a team environment - Demonstrated high attention to detail - Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment Required Skills: Financial modeling, Argus proficiency, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Real estate finance, Quantitative analysis Benefits: Health insurance coverage, Retirement savings plan, Paid holidays, Paid time off