Job Information
Brookfield Properties Analyst in Sydney, Australia
Location
Sydney - 10 Carrington Street, Level 19
Our Company
At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.
Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.
Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Analyst or Senior Analyst (pending experience) to join our Sydney based team on a full time, permanent basis. This role involves working with the property team on a portfolio of investment assets, working closely with the Asset Management team on the day-to-day analysis of the Group’s investment assets and development pipeline, including leasing analysis, valuation, and budgeting and forecasting. Asset classes include commercial, retail, industrial – investment and development. The role will also be responsible for coordinating the research requirements for the Brookfield Properties team.
Reporting to the Vice President | Asset Management, you’ll be joining a national team of enthusiastic and driven individuals who strive for continuous improvement. This position will suit a proactive, composed, and attentive Analyst who wants to build on their previous analytical experience within a collaborative and supportive organisation.
What you will be responsible for?
Analysis
Assisting in the development of fully functioning real estate models
Supporting the solution of specific portfolio company issues by performing basic analysis
Preparing annual asset plans, asset performance slides and maintaining a forecast model for each asset within delegated portfolio
Quarterly reforecasting and quarterly update of stack plans form part of this process.
Strategic Leasing - Undertaking lease analysis, strategy, and sensitivities within the delegated portfolio
Valuations
Supporting the preparation of internal valuations, quarterly reforecasts and supporting materials within the Australian direct property portfolio
Supporting the underwriting for specific acquisitions and disposals
Supporting the build-up of feasibility scenarios group to make accurate business decisions for development sites
Research - Leading and/or supporting the research function for both ad-hoc and timetabled research tasks
specific REIT and direct property market research and analysis
annual business planning market slides
office market summaries
sales and leasing database
Ad-hoc papers, on a needs basis
Process Improvement - Supporting the improvement of the internal processes by providing technical advice on internal and external valuations, valuation reporting, internal and external audit
Other - Assisting in preparation of board reports, corporate reporting, general research assignments and general presentations
What experience and qualifications will you possess?:
Tertiary qualification in one of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Commerce and Law
1-2 years (for Analyst) and 3-5 years (for Senior Analyst) prior analytical experience is desirable
What skills and qualities do you have?
Strong Excel modelling skills and good working knowledge of real estate related systems (e.g. Cougar, Estate Master)
Demonstrates knowledge of basic real estate concepts including:
Valuation techniques (Cap Rates, Replacement Cost, Comparable Trades etc)
Basic drivers of the analysts' focused sector(s)
Strategic leasing and analysis
Understands and utilises available data-related resources to maintain strong databases
Ability to carry out independent research, distil large amounts of information into key themes and present these in a coherent manner
Demonstrates willingness to suggests and adopt process improvements
Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate a point of view and respond appropriately to questions and objections
Writes clearly and concisely
Contributes to written materials (memos, marketing materials, internal documents)
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Manages multiple projects, prioritises appropriately and meets deadlines
Recognises key industry players and trends
Developed financial skills with an ability to provide sound financial analysis
Ability to learn new systems / processes quickly
Why work for us?
We develop, operate, and manage more than 900 properties and 330 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunities employer and a values-driven organisation.
We emphasise an inclusive, transparent work environment with collaboration and work/life balance at the forefront.
We believe that performance is synonymous with advancement. That’s why we reward top-tier work by promoting from within.
Thanks to helpful tools and resources including biannual reviews, internal job boards, referral programs, and the ability to relocate across our offices, we ensure that our employees have ample opportunities to grow … and build their career with us.
What is on offer?
Competitive salary, performance bonuses and benefits which are benchmarked annually
Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection), so employees feel protected financially in the event of serious illness/injury.
As part of our wellbeing offering, all employees are eligible for a reimbursement of certain costs associated with keeping fit and active whether that be by attending gym class or buying equipment for their home gym. We also offer company sponsored wellness checks which run to a yearly calendar.
Free employee assistance program (EAP) available to all employees and their family members.
We value our people and want them to grow and develop aligned with our ‘promote within’ culture. We provide our people with a variety of professional development opportunities and an Professional Development Program which supports them to achieve their potential.
Leave policies that support our people and their families through different life stages including parental leave where we offer 20 weeks of pay, and superannuation paid on paid and unpaid portions to our primary carers, in addition to other benefits.
As part of Brookfield Properties ESG strategy, we actively encourage our employees to give back to the community via our Workplace Giving program which matches employee donations to selected charities. We also encourage employees to volunteer their time to assist our community partners.
To encourage collaboration and growth, we also provide a number of Employee Networks including our Brookfield Women’s Network, bNext – for those early in their careers – and Brookfield Cares, for community support and giveback.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.