Principal Financial Group · 9 hours ago
Acquisitions Analyst - Real Estate
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $100K/yrPrincipal Financial Group is a leading global real estate manager with extensive experience in the investment sector. They are seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to provide analytical support for real estate private equity transactions, including evaluating investment opportunities and conducting due diligence.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide analytical support for evaluating equity investment opportunities across multiple product types (industrial, apartments, office and retail) using sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, or preliminary valuations of prospective acquisitions/dispositions. Assist senior team members with the preparation of necessary supporting documentation
Perform due diligence, prepare presentations, and develop written investment committee memos
Develop an understanding of products, programs and clients’ needs through available training programs and involvement in on-going acquisition/disposition activities
Assure quality information reaches laterally between the acquisition/disposition team and the appropriate Asset Manager, including valuation inputs and other information necessary to both areas
Under the direction of senior team members, assure the quality of information provided to the acquisition/disposition team and quality control of the statistical database
With direction from senior team members, conduct ongoing research relating to acquisitions, including pricing trends, portfolio construction and related developments
Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preference for degrees in finance, mathematics, economics or real estate)
Highly motivated and self-starter
Working knowledge of valuation modeling techniques and valuation software products
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong quantitative financial background and statistics including an understanding of basic finance concepts such as time value of money
Ability to quickly and accurately analyze large quantities of information and communicate results, including views on financial and non-financial aspects of transactions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Real estate experience preferred (including full time or internship experience), but not required
Successfully completed trainee/internship program
Argus Enterprise software knowledge
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Company
Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.
Founded in 1879
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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