Intern, Investment Management

**Intern, Investment Management, Ontario (Remote)**

Parkbridge is Canada’s leading owner, operator and developer of residential and resort land lease communities. We create thriving communities where Canadians can live and vacation with ease. Being fully owned by BCI, one of Canada’s largest asset management firms, we are well capitalized with over $1.8 billion in assets under management.

At Parkbridge, we are committed to investing in the future of students who are seeking a great opportunity to start and accelerate their careers. You have a number of unique accomplishments and experiences, which reflect in what we are looking for in future talent. We are happy to provide opportunities to give you a chance to leverage your skill sets in a supportive atmosphere.

Our corporate head office is located in Collingwood, ON. However, this internship is a remote opportunity. Occasional office visits may be required.

The analyst will support the Investment Management (Development, Asset Management and Acquisitions teams) for Parkbridge. These teams are responsible for evaluating development opportunities, reporting the performance of the portfolio, asset business plans, conducting acquisition and disposition underwriting, managing transactions, and producing investment memorandums, research reports and studies to drive decision making.
- Work with the investment teams to prepare return calculations and analysis for potential transactions, including the creation of cashflow models to anticipate future performance and the presentation of financial modelling outputs and conclusions.
- Preparation of financial analysis, proforma modelling, market reports and investment memoranda for a variety of purposes, including: property level hold-sell analysis; major capital and investments decisions; and as required, acquisition/disposition analysis.
- Active role in the creation and updating of annual business plans; operating budgets; and quarterly reports and presentations
- Assist the investment team with due diligence and other tasks required in the acquisitions/dispositions processes.
- Support the development team in analyzing new opportunities and provide analytical support in creating development models, scenario analysis and presentation material
- Gather and interpret market and economic research and co-ordinate integration with analysis and preparation of investment memos.
- Computing NAV, investment performance, real estate operating metrics, and other KPIs by maintaining Excel-based fund models
- Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly and ad hoc management reports for senior management

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Education** - Enrolled in an accredited University program and able to demonstrate an early understanding of corporate finance concepts and best practices; preferably working towards a Real Estate or Finance specialization.

CFA or CAIA, and or AACI enrolment is considered an asset.

Ability to demonstrate acumen in financial modelling.

**Analytical **- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; detail-oriented and proficient in building and handling complicated data sets

**Communication **- Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages.

**Organization **- Must be able to allocate time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and change. Comfortable following direction but also contributing to the direction.

**Software **- Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
Proficiency working with large structured datasets and databases (MS Access & SQL)

**Relationship **- Must be extremely proactive and work well in a collaborative environment, with the ability to take guidance but then move projects forward independently.

**Experience** - Previous experience working with a real estate company (asset manager or developer), real estate brokerage or advisory firm, appraisal firm, or real estate lender is desirable. A strong interest in developing a career within real estate is essential.

**APPLICATION INFORMATION**:
Please note that applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

**ABOUT PARKBRIDGE**:
Given the rising costs of real estate, home ownership is quickly becoming out-of-reach for many Canadians. Parkbridge is one of the few companies that offers a solution. We are Canada’s leading owner, operator and developer of residential and recreational land lease communities. Our business model offers our customers the advantages of home or cottage ownership without the expense of purchasing the land. This fills a gap in the real estate market between rental accommodation and freehold ownership.

Being fully-owned by BCImc, one of Canada’s leading asset managers, and working closely with QuadReal, we are stable and well