About the role
Company Description As one of Canada’s most distinguished real estate development companies, Metropia has a vision to create thriving, integrated, master-planned communities, and has the expertise to bring that vision to life. To date, we've planned, built, and managed more than 14,000 residential units, in 22 communities, spanning a mix of high- and low-rise development and master-planned sites that incorporate more than 13 million square feet of residential, retail and corporate space. Metropia actively seek out projects of significant scale, setting out to change the landscape and improve the future with each new community that we build. Our expertise covers every facet of development, from land acquisition, to securing approvals, to sales and marketing, to construction, to award winning customer support. Our focus on placemaking and our ability to create landmark destinations, designed for the way people truly live, continue to generate above-market returns, drive us forward, and redefine the meaning of home.
Role Description Metropia is seeking an Investment Associate to join its growing Investments Team. As a core member of the team, the successful candidate will play an active role in shaping investment decisions by conducting in-depth financial analysis, developing compelling meeting materials, and producing investment reports that directly inform senior leadership. Beyond these responsibilities, the candidate will take on a broad range of initiatives that reflect the fast-paced, hands-on nature of the team. The selected candidate will be a dynamic, self-starter with strong communication and analytical skills.
Core Responsibilities Provide general support to the investments and acquisitions team with financial modeling, memo creation and powerpoint presentations Perform financial scenario analysis for projects where requested Research and analyze relevant industry and market information from public and private sources Assist with the due diligence process when acquiring a project Assist with bank financing requests and ongoing loan maintenance Assist in the creation of project business plans Responsible for the creation and accuracy of investor reporting Conduct analysis and report on trends in the development industry. Assist investments team with coordination and administrative tasks as required. Support other Metropia departments where required
Qualifications 3+ years of solid experience in a financial analysis focused position; preferably in residential real estate development/ commercial real estate/accounting/banking or finance University Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting or similar education Strong understanding of GTA residential real estate sector Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills
Personal Competencies Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision Excellent problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to interpret financial results, identify key issues and provide recommendations Advanced financial modeling skills Great attention to detail