Development Analyst

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GWL Realty Advisors is hiring a Development Analyst in Toronto for a full-time onsite role focused on financial and feasibility analyses across office, retail, industrial and residential projects in Eastern Canada. You’ll collaborate with asset, investment and property management teams, assist in sourcing new opportunities, and build pro formas, cash flow projections and dashboards while assembling data rooms and coordinating reports. Expert Excel and quantitative skills, plus excellent communication, are essential; a university degree in business, finance, accounting or economics is required, with 1+ year real estate analysis and Argus a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show data-driven impact, cross-functional collaboration and an entrepreneurial mindset, and highlight alignment with GWLRA values keep our word, work better together, embrace diversity.

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GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.


In this role, you'll have the opportunity to focus on financial and feasibility analyses for a variety of projects currently underway as well as assist in the sourcing of new development projects. In addition, you’ll have extensive opportunities to collaborate with the asset, investment, portfolio, and property management teams. This role will work across all asset classes (office, retail, industrial, and residential) in the Eastern Canada region.
RESPONBILITIES
Analysis + Data Management
• Financial analysis and underwriting for development projects
• Reviewing budget assumptions and assisting with revenue & expense assumptions
• Assemble data rooms and handle follow up information requests
• Consolidate key data for various reports
• Prepare departmental reports, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting to support business planning and decision-making
• Track, process, and coordinate invoices and purchase orders (POs)

Collaboration + Strategy
• Assist with approvals, reporting processes, and policy compliance
• Support the new business team during the feasibility, acquisition, rezoning, and predevelopment cycles
• Collaborate with various departments to develop pro-formas, sensitivity analysis, and cash flow projections
• Coordinate with various 3rd party consultants to both summarize and maintain information

Presentation + Research
• Maintain financial models and provide recommendations for on-going improvements (after all, we will rely on your expertise!)
• Assist with opportunity summaries, deal recommendations, and associated updates
• Influence strategy and decisions by providing compelling data-based rationales
• Stay on top of industry trends and conduct market research

QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Must have expert-level MS Excel and quantitative skills
• Must have excellent communication and relationship building skills
• University degree ideally in business, finance, accounting, or economics
Preferred
• 1+ year of experience in real estate analysis
• Argus experience and/or exposure
• Strong attention to detail but also able to thrive in a fast paced and high-volume environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit – after all, this is a brand-new role - you will have leeway to make it your own!


WHAT WE OFFER
• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!
Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.