What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Analyst position at RETS Associates?
RETS on behalf of our client, a leading global real estate investment manager, is seeking an Investment Analyst in San Francisco, CA to provide analytical support to the Investments team across acquisitions, dispositions, and due diligence for commercial real estate investments. The analyst will gain exposure to high-volume, high-quality deal flow in a fast-paced environment across all asset types and risk profiles
Responsibilities:
- Build and analyze financial models to evaluate investment opportunities
- Prepare cash flows and assess returns across acquisitions and developments
- Assist in developing investment memoranda for Investment Committee review
- Conduct market research, lease analysis, and financial analysis to support underwriting
- Prepare presentation materials, including PowerPoint decks for internal stakeholders
- Abstract and interpret commercial lease and loan documents
- Track market data, leasing trends, and comparable transactions
- Partner with brokers, sellers, and internal teams to evaluate deal assumptions and risks
- Support financial analysis related to asset dispositions
Requirements:
- 1–2 years of direct real estate investment modeling experience (acquisitions, investment sales, REPE, or advisory)
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Argus
- Strong technical underwriting skills and analytical skills
- Solid understanding of real estate finance and capital markets
- Proactive, self-starter with the ability to take initiative
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or a related field required
- Prior commercial real estate transaction experience preferred
Compensation: Base in the lower 100s plus 50-100% bonus, commensurate with experience
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000