Real Estate Financial Analyst

Company Description

With more than 3,500 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Job Description

The Real Estate Financial Analyst conducts financial modeling and investment analysis in support of Public Storage’s multi-billion dollar capital investment program. The position reports to the Manager of Real Estate Financial Analysis and works closely with the heads of Acquisitions, Development, Lending, and Third-Party Management to identify, underwrite, and prepare approvals for acquisitions, development, lending, and third-party management opportunities. Successful candidates will have experience in building pro forma models and using data-driven analytical tools for commercial real estate or investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of potential acquisitions, developments, loans, third-party management agreements, and other investments through data-driven analytical methods
• Conduct market and competition analysis to formulate views on rental rates, occupancy trends, supply growth, and other factors that impact underwriting assumptions
• Collaborate with the acquisition, development, loan, and third-party management teams on investment timing and deadlines
• Partner with data analytics team to constantly improve pro forma models and other analytical tools
• Provide property, portfolio, and pipeline-level reporting and attribution analysis to aid senior management with capital allocation decisions
• Conduct market tours with leadership teams for potential deals. (Domestic travel up to 10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, asset management, or private equity
• Real Estate industry experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Energetic, organized, creative, and highly motivated person with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Strength of character and flexible style to work successfully with a range of people, from staff to executives. Has the personal presence to deal effectively with these constituencies
• An entrepreneurial spirit who has the commitment and wherewithal to collaboratively grow the Public Storage platform. This person will bring and implement industry best practices and sophistication to the company

Additional Information

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**