Job Description

The Real Estate Financial Analyst conducts financial modeling and investment analysis in support of Public Storage’s multi-billion dollar capital investment program. The position reports to the Manager of Real Estate Financial Analysis and works closely with the heads of Acquisitions, Development, and Lending to identify, underwrite, and prepare approvals for acquisitions, development, and lending opportunities. Successful candidates will have significant experience in building pro forma models and data-driven analytical tools for an institutional real estate or investment management organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of potential acquisitions, developments, loans, and other investments through data-driven analytical methods
• Conduct market and competition analysis to formulate views on rental rates, occupancy trends, supply growth, and other factors that impact underwriting assumptions
• Collaborate with the acquisition and development teams on investment timing and deadlines
• Partner with data analytics team to constantly improve pro forma models and other analytical tools
• Provide property, portfolio, and pipeline-level reporting and attribution analysis to aid senior management with capital allocation decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, asset management, or private equity
• Real Estate industry experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Energetic, organized, creative, and highly motivated person with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Strength of character and flexible style to work successfully with a range of people, from staff to executives. Has the personal presence to deal effectively with these constituencies
• An entrepreneurial spirit who has the commitment and wherewithal to collaboratively grow the Public Storage platform. This person will bring and implement industry best practices and sophistication to the company

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.