Financial Analyst - Asset Management

Clarion Partners, an SEC registered investment adviser with FCA-authorized and FINRA member affiliates, has been a leading U.S. real estate investment manager for more than 37 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm has offices in major markets throughout the U.S. and Europe. With over $50 billion in total assets under management, Clarion Partners offers a broad range of both debt and equity real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum to its more than 350 domestic and international institutional investors. 

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include assisting with asset management duties including modeling, client reporting, property valuation analysis, lease analysis and special projects.

• Assist with preparation and review of portfolio level and client reports.
• Assist in the prep and presentation of Preliminary and Final Investment Memoranda to the firm's Investment Committee.
• Underwrite new acquisition and development opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the properties and portfolios.
• Maintain portfolio models.
• Maintain property valuation files.
• Review annual operating budgets.
• Analyze lease transactions.
• Assist with financing and disposition transactions.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports when needed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Participate in asset management due diligence including lease reviews, pro forma analysis, including undertaking detailed analyses of a property's (1) tenants and in-place leases; (2) operating and financial statements; (3) market and competitive position; (4) engineering and environmental condition; (5) taxes, insurance and service contracts; and (6) other pertinent property-level factors and market feasibility review.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team that includes the disciplines of finance, research, acquisitions, asset management and marketing
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling; strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete projects with minimal supervision; excellent proficiency in Argus software, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The qualified applicant will have 0-1 year (including internships) of experience, preferably in a real estate, finance or accounting.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required
• Argus, Financial Modeling experience preferred