Associate, Starwood Digital Ventures

Investment Analyst

Working with senior members of Starwood Capital Group, including Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and the CEO of Starwood Digital Ventures, on new investment opportunities/acquisitions;

Develops and maintains financial models and/or underwriting for use in evaluating potential investments;

Conduct research and due diligence of prospective opportunities including respective financial and organizational structures, review of legal documentation, analyze past and future performance, etc.

Evaluation of unit or portfolio acquisition opportunities;

Carry assigned duties to manage the many facets of bringing a deal to funding, including presentation to final investment committee;

Possess strong communication skills in which to create concise written presentations;

Assist with asset management including business plan development and exit strategy planning and execution;

Managing the preparation of property business plans, operating budgets, capital strategy (e.g., sales/dispositions, follow-on acquisitions, refinancings, etc.), and leasing strategy;

Conducting market assessments and making recommendations based on results;

Working on special projects including hold-sell analyses, refinancing opportunities, and Data Center sector initiatives;

Interacting with joint venture partners and third-party service providers and helping to manage those relationships;

Managing business plan performance and making recommendations to correct any variances;

Managing the lease approval process;

Attending development meetings and reviewing development draws for Data Center repositioning / renovation projects;

Reviewing design drawings, development plans, budgets and schedules to help identify profit-maximizing opportunities;

Traveling domestically to visit real estate assets and existing partners;

Performing property and portfolio valuations and return analyses for quarterly investor reports.

*3-4 years of relevant experience required.