What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management Analyst position at Macdonald & Company?
Macdonald & Company is partnered with a global real estate investment platform to hire an Analyst for its West Coast industrial portfolio. This position is based in Los Angeles and provides broad exposure to asset management, leasing analysis, valuations, underwriting, and portfolio strategy across a large logistics footprint.
Role Summary
The Analyst will support asset managers on leasing work, financial modeling, annual planning, and quarterly reporting, while also collaborating with investments, development, fund operations, and research teams. This is a strong entry-level to early-career role for someone seeking hands-on experience across the full industrial lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the leasing process by analyzing prospective deals, tenant economics, and financial impact.
- Review third-party valuations and build internal value assessments.
- Conduct quarterly financial reviews including rent roll analysis, operating metrics, and Argus-based cash flow forecasting.
- Build and maintain pro formas, underwriting models, return analyses, and sensitivity scenarios in Excel and Argus.
- Assist with annual budgeting, including leasing assumptions, capital planning, and expense forecasting.
- Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams covering investments, development, fund/portfolio operations, and research.
- Contribute to various initiatives that may include acquisitions, development pipeline evaluation, market studies, and portfolio reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, or a related field.
- One to two years of relevant real estate or financial analysis experience preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in industrial/logistics real estate.
- Argus proficiency required; familiarity with VTS is helpful.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong analytical capability.
- High attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.