Investment Analyst

Company Name: Gaw Capital Advisors USA

Position Location: San Francisco, CA

Position Title: Analyst, Investments

Company Description: Gaw Capital Advisors USA (the “Company”) was formed in 2013 to provide US real estate private equity fund and separate account management services to a global investor base. The Company’s principals have been investing in US real estate since 1995 and have overseen acquisition and management of over 4 million square feet of office, hotel,  land, residential and other mixed-use properties. Notable US investments include the SoHo House Chicago, Columbia Center, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Company’s global investor base includes some of the largest sovereign wealth funds, educational endowments, public pension funds, and family offices.

Description:

The Investment Analyst will be an integral part of the Company’s Investments Team.  The Company pursues a value-driven investment strategy with a strategic focus on repositioning projects located in major knowledge and innovation markets marked by a young, well-educated population and strong employment growth prospects.

Our Investments Team is actively focused on real estate investments across the risk/return spectrum. Investments will primarily be in the office and hospitality sectors with selected focus on residential, retail and mixed-use properties. This position will interact closely with the asset management, capital markets, finance, and property management teams. In addition, this position will liaise, develop and maintain relationship with joint venture partners, lenders, and third party consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, research, and underwrite new acquisition opportunities
• Develop financial models and other analytical tools, perform property-level underwriting, prepare and maintain property cash flow projections and IRR models
• Perform and review due diligence materials
• Assist with preparation of internal investment committee reports, market studies, hold/sell analyses, detailed business plans, leasing and disposition analyses and recommendations
• Support and assist with asset management reports and ongoing business plan execution
• Monitor fund/individual investment performance
• Actively participate in internal presentations/discussions, formulate and provide insightful opinions to help develop business plans for new investment opportunities
• Interact with brokers, tenants, third-party managers and consultants, lenders, and joint venture partners
• Track market activities and develop in-depth knowledge on specific real estate markets, sectors, and investment strategies

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of real estate experience in investment banking, private equity, direct investment, appraisal or commercial brokerage
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Real Estate or other related fields from a top tier university
• Advanced knowledge of Excel financial modeling is required; Argus a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Candidate should be proactive and self-motivated. Strong work ethic, integrity, attention to detail and commitment to meet deadlines are essential candidate attributes.