Associate, Investments

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada BGO Full time

Who We Are: BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

For more information, please visit www.bgo.com

BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.


The Opportunity:

The Associate, Investments will report to the Principal, Investments and primary responsibilities will include analyzing investment proposals and opportunities, conducting/leading due diligence on transactions, producing all internal and client documentation such as Confidential Investment Memorandums, and bringing together real estate market and economic research materials. The associate will work extensively with other members of the Investments team, as well as with members of the various portfolio management and operating teams.


What You Will Do:

  • Embrace and proactively support BGO’s Culture Code.
  • Preparation of financial analysis, cash flows, proformas, market reports and investor memoranda for various acquisitions, sales, and development proposals.
  • Close collaboration with Investment team analysts completing underwriting and cash flow analysis preparation.
  • Lead due diligence efforts, including the coordinating of technical consultants, in conjunction with members of the broader BGO team (i.e. portfolio management, asset management, property management, leasing and other teams).
  • Lead internal management and external investment committee material preparation and presentations.
  • Assist with various BGO strategic growth initiatives.
  • Analysis of various property scenarios and opportunities, including acquisition structures, development options, lease transactions, financing alternatives and disposition strategies.
  • Interpret market and economic research and co-ordinate integration with analysis and preparation of investment memos.
  • Update Canadian investment transaction database and pipeline report, including presentation of new opportunities and providing transaction updates to portfolio managers.
  • Other duties as required.


Who You Are:

  • Undergraduate degree in real estate, commerce, finance, economics, math or engineering.
  • Completion or pursuit of a master’s degree or professional designation (CFA, MBA, CA, AACI) would be an asset.
  • Minimum 4 years of related industry experience (real estate company, appraisal firm, brokerage company).
  • Bilingual (English and French) is considered an asset.
  • Relationship Skills – Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with all personalities; ability to exercise strict confidentiality.
  • Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to use initiative and self-management skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise; accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Computer Skills – Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; proficiency in Argus.


At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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