Research Associate

Green Street Advisors, LLC • Newport Beach, CA

5d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Green Street seeks highly motivated candidates with relevant work experience and superior academic credentials to join its research team. Specifically, Green Street offers the unique opportunity to build a career in equity research as part of a highly respected, experienced and acclaimed research team. The firm’s research teams typically focus by industry sector (e.g., residential, office, hotels). Each sector team is typically headed by a Senior Analyst or Managing Director.

Requirements

• In addition to a strong work ethic and motivation to learn, the Research Associate position requires the following skills: meticulous attention to detail, strong financial modeling, valuation skills and research skills, developing communication (both written and verbal) skills, a high level of organization, creativity, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills and a background in finance are required.
• A Bachelor’s degree with high distinction in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or a related field from a well-recognized school
• 1-3 years of experience in conducting financial/economic research, publicly traded real estate securities, general securities, and capital markets
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing the CFA designation
• Coding skills and familiarity with SQL/python are a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining detailed financial models/valuation, projections, and databases
• Applying sound understanding and use of finance and valuation techniques
• Understanding basic fixed income concepts, and ability to explain how they affect REIT business models clearly and concisely
• Finding creative ways to use and express data that can help formulate informed investment recommendations
• Developing solid knowledge of covered companies
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in digesting and analyzing earnings reports, listening to conference calls and/or reading conference call transcripts
• Supporting a Senior Analyst in preparing and publishing a wide range of research reports
• Writing first drafts of sector Quick Takes and portions of some research reports
• Learning to understand the implications and impact of news events and economic forces on specific companies, sectors, and assets
• Learning how to value a number of REITs using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Becoming a proactive written communicator with Sales team (ability to interpret press releases, private market activity, and news), along with some oral communication
• Participating in calls and meetings with REIT management teams, institutional investors, and private-market contacts to begin building relationships
• Demonstrating resourcefulness by seeking out new and creative sources of information
• Developing knowledge of assigned sector and Green Street’s overall research framework
• Ad-hoc and administrative tasked as needed

Benefits

• In addition to the posted base salary range, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here.
• Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications.
• This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level