Job Description

Company Description: 

IDS Real Estate Group is a vertically integrated, privately held commercial real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1986, IDS specializes in enhancing value as an operator, partner, and service provider. Its diverse operating platform allows the company to thrive through real estate cycles. For more information, please visit the company website at:  

Job Description: 

The Analyst position will primarily support IDS’ Real Estate Investment Management division, which oversees more than $2 billion in assets across its various institutional investment platforms. Responsibilities will focus on asset management, fund management, acquisition underwriting and due diligence. 

Workflow is organized around a team-driven process, and learning and growth are expected in all areas of real estate investing and finance. Experience has demonstrated that the candidates who “fit” best within the system engage in a manner that emphasizes curiosity, accountability, teamwork, humility, and a strong work ethic. Areas of engagement vary with client priorities, but generally tend to be broader than narrower. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Asset/Portfolio Management – Perform various analyses for properties in the IDS investment portfolio. Assist with the formulation of memorandums and consents for acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing. Assist with portfolio reporting requirements, including annual budgets and monthly and quarterly financial reports. Collaborate with third-party valuation consultants and appraisers to value existing assets on a quarterly basis. 

Acquisitions – Support REIM division with the general underwriting process, including exposure to sensitivity, scenario, and yield analyses. Organize and maintain a record of prospective acquisitions, including underwritten assumptions and sale data, in order to assess relative value of reviewed investment opportunities. Assist with procuring, interpreting, and synthesizing due diligence materials for potential investments. 

Qualifications: 

This position is an ideal role for a candidate interested in developing a diverse understanding of real estate private equity in a performance-driven environment. Qualifications include: 

1. Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a similar focus of study.

2. Strong interest in real estate and real estate finance with a desire to learn the business.

3. 1-2 years of commercial real estate and/or finance experience preferred.

4. Understanding of basic accounting principles.

5. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

6. Aptitude for financial analysis, including DCF, IRR, TWR, and promoted interests.

7. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Argus are preferred.

8. A professional, team-oriented attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

9. Strong critical thinking and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

10. Highly organized and detail-oriented; candidates should be able to handle multiple projects for various management styles to meet deadlines while maintaining a high-quality standard of work.

11. High level of intellectual curiosity.

Compensation/Benefits: 

IDS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package 

Contact Information: 

Send resume and cover letter to: ngentili@idsrealestate.com

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