Analyst, Asset Management

DescriptionStarwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with over $120 billion in assets under management and a primary focus on real estate. The firm maintains U.S. offices in New York City, Miami (HQ), Washington DC, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Starwood Capital’s hallmark is to invest opportunistically, moving between asset classes, geographies and positions in the capital stack as the firm perceives risk / return dynamics to be evolving. The firm has invested in nearly every class of real estate on a global basis, including residential, hotel, office, industrial, retail, and data centers. Additional information about Starwood Capital can be found at .Position Description:The Associate will report to the Vice President of U.S. Commercial Asset Management and will focus primarily on monitoring and reporting asset level performance, identifying potential issues, and assisting the team with implementing value creation strategies for Starwood’s U.S. commercial property portfolio. The Associate may act as an asset manager for smaller investments, depending on experience and skills. Specific responsibilities include:Prepare investment return projections and valuation analyses;Prepare investment business plans and leasing strategies in cooperation with Asset Managers.Monitor investment performance against budgets and return projections and prepare internal reporting materialsParticipate in the leasing process and manage leasing approvalsReview lender reporting, monthly draws, and other required compliance reportingAssist with the disposition process, from marketing to closing.Assist with acquisitions due diligenceAssess market dynamics and competitive positioning for investmentsAssist with special projects, including hold-sell analyses, evaluation of financing strategies, and sector initiatives;Review development plans and development draws.Interact with joint venture partners, lenders, attorneys, brokers, property managers, and third-party service providersMentor team analysts and junior staffQualifications:4+ years relevant real estate or finance experience preferred Strong communication skills (both written and oral)Real estate cash flow modeling experienceStrong quantitative and technical/computer skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ARGUS)A true self-starter capable of accomplishing complicated tasks with limited supervisionBachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance or a related areaSalary Range: $145, ,000.00