Investment Analyst

About Us

About the Company:

Pacific Urban Investors (PUI) is an industry-leading multi-family investment firm and pension fund manager. Headquartered in Northern Californias innovative Silicon Valley PUI is focused exclusively on the multi-family rental space. The firm has successfully deployed well-timed strategies to the benefit of its institutional partners and stakeholders throughout major MSAs across the United States.

Since its inception in 1998 PUI has completed well over 275 apartment transactions on behalf of its own account and those of its strategic institutional partners. Today PUI has five offices with nearly ninety professionals and an owned apartment portfolio in excess of $8.5 billion.

Pacific Urban Investors investment strategies include the acquisition and renovation of 10 50-year-old vintage communities the acquisition of vintage and new multi-family investments for current cash flow and long-term appreciation across the United States as well as developing multifamily communities on the West Coast.

Position Overview

Job Description: We are currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Investment Analyst in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have the analytical skills to accurately underwrite prospective multifamily investments throughout the Los Angeles-Ventura-San Diego-Orange County-Inland Empire markets along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additionally strong interpersonal abilities are needed to interface with brokers owners and internal executives. This position is best suited for candidates with long-term aspirations of becoming an Investment Officer with sourcing responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create and prepare valuations for potential acquisitions utilizing Microsoft Excel using our internal models to incorporate market data and property operating history into each valuation
• Research and analyze numerous submarkets both from the desk and in the field to gain intimate knowledge of targeted opportunities
• Track rent sales and new development activities in each of the submarkets
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence activities involving the audit of leases and financial operations analysis of market competitors synthesis of third-party reports assessment of physical deficiencies and renovation opportunities
• Prepare and present materials to PUIs Investment Committee
• Participate in various analytical projects as required in the Investments Department
• Some travel within the Southern California area will be required
• May perform other duties as needed

Education Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience and sound fundamental knowledge of financial analysis; experience with real estate valuations is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required as well as proficiency with MS Word & PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal and business communications; excellent writing skills required

Compensation:

• Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Incentive bonus based on individual and company performance

Please Note:

• For consideration please reply to this job posting
• No phone calls or emails to members of the firm
• PUI would like to thank you for applying; however due to the volume of responses received only qualified candidates will receive a response
• Local candidates only no relocation expenses provided
  

Benefits Overview

The compensation plan for this role will be commensurate with the skills required for the position. As such it will be comprised of a base salary and an annual performance-based incentive which is determined upon individual and portfolio performance. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k Employer Contribution
• Medical (H.S.A./HDHP option w/ Employer Contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness & Wellness Program
• Other Voluntary Plans

Depending on the role other benefits such as commissions an educational assistance program (tuition reimbursement) a referral program and/or a car allowance may be applicable.