Investment Analyst

Job Description:
**INVESTMENT ANALYST**

**About Us**

Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company owns and operates 33 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets.

**The Opportunity**

The Investment Analyst is primarily responsible for providing valuation analysis and supporting the market evaluation process with respect to prospective development opportunities. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for real estate to build dynamic cross functional relationships and have a direct contribution to the continuation of Amica’s strategic growth.

**Key Responsibilities**
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Development and Redevelopment Underwriting -** Prepare valuation models for ground-up development projects or repositioning of existing properties (including working with a cross-functional team to compile and analyze operational assumptions, development costs, market research, risk & returns analysis and other topics as required to develop a strong business case for each proposed project)
- ** Acquisition/Disposition Underwriting -** Prepare underwriting and valuation analyses (including P&L forecasts, calculate returns, sensitivity analysis, and other financial and market diligence) in respect of prospective new developments and acquisitions
- ** Market Evaluation - **Provide support in the analysis of markets and sites for potential development and/or acquisitions, including working with Amica’s proprietary demographic & market ranking model in excel and preparing presentations/summaries to support decision making
- ** Due Diligence Support -** Provide due diligence support for prospective acquisitions/dispositions by liaising with brokerage firms, prospective buyers/sellers and deal teams, as required
- ** Presentations and Board Approvals -** Assist with the preparation of any investment/divestment approval packages for the Board (Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan) and also provide quarterly updates of investment activity (to be included in quarterly board packages)
- ** Ad Hoc Financial Analysis -** Provide analytical support as required in carrying out analyses to assist the Investment team with decision-making

**What you need to succeed**
- BBA or B.Comm and CFA (or in progress)
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a real estate or other finance/investments related role
- Financial modelling experience
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Exceptionally strong attention to detail, superior communication, and time-management skills
- Quick learner, ability to work well in a team, and strong problem-solving skills
- Senior housing experience an asset

**What you can expect from us**
- A diverse environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
- Collaborative environment where we work together to succeed as a team
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
- Office is centrally located in the financial district, on the PATH and the TTC subway line, and provides easy access to downtown amenities
- Flex Work Hybrid model of working some days from office and virtual each week- Amica Senior Lifestyles recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. Effective October 2021, a condition of employment is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada._
- Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted._

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