Associate, Real Estate Investments & Development

Job Description

About Matrix360

Matrix360 is a social impact business helping to build the commercial real estate and development (CRED) industry - an industry responsible for creating and building our cities and communities.

For more than two decades, Matrix360 has been at the forefront of building great and successful teams. We're not your average talent management company-we are trailblazers committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. We partner with organizations that pave the way for business growth and success.

We believe in the uniqueness of every team and organization. Understanding and centering care in everything we do is our priority. We take a human-centered approach, connecting talent with opportunities, advising leaders on equitable policies, and transforming workplace cultures for the better. At Matrix360, we are the champions of diversity and equity in the CRED industry.

We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunities to all individuals, ensuring accommodation and inclusion in every aspect of employment, services, programs, and activities.

What We Do

We are the go-to authority for shaping the future of the CRED industry. Our expertise guides organizations to create inclusive and thriving workplace cultures.

• We build teams that inspire, engage, and connect people to work better together.
• We are invested and committed to advancing equity through talent management and workplace culture.
• We are about growth in all facets: people, possibilities and profits.
• We align our work with working toward the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Associate, Investments & Development

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Investments (for Development) Associate to join their team.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player, with a passion for real estate development and investments. This individual will be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong institutional analytical skill set, exceptional attention to detail, advanced knowledge of Excel, and a keen attitude to roll up their sleeves and learn.

The base salary for this role is around $110,000 - $130,000 based on industry experience and exposure, plus a bonus, benefits and vacation on top. Our client is an advocate for equity and diversity, recognizing the importance of leadership engagement within its framework.

Responsibilities

• Build, review, and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate new developments, acquisitions, and strategic scenarios.
• Develop and review pro forma models and conduct financial analyses, scenario testing, sensitivity analysis, and return metrics to evaluate investment opportunities, project feasibility, internal decision-making, etc.
• Assess new investment proposals and evaluate opportunities across the land portfolio.
• Prepare project-level and portfolio-level financial forecasts, variance reports, and funding draw schedules.
• Assist in the development of benchmarking dashboards and key performance indicators to track project financial performance.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, visual action items for executive presentations.
• Conduct research on market trends, comparables, and external benchmarks to inform assumptions and strategic positioning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investment strategy and financial decision-making.
• Support with investor discussions, capital raising, financing decisions, and appraisals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Commerce, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Ideally 4+ years of experience in a real estate investments, development analysis, or finance role within a real estate development or investments firm.
• Progress toward CFA, CPA, or other professional designation is an asset.
• Strong foundation in real estate finance, including IRR, NPV, MOIC, leverage, DSCR, amortization, cap rates, and capital stack analysis.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to think logically and problem-solve effectively.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal with a successful track record in working with internal and external teams.
• Confident presentation and persuasion skills; able to interact directly with senior management.
• Collaborative attitude with the capacity and willingness to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, dealing with changes and interruptions while maintaining deadlines.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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