What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Starwood Digital Ventures position at Starwood Capital Group?
- 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.
*1-2 years of relevant experience required.