Global Analyst-REIT

The Duff & Phelps team brings together a rare mix of skill, experience, education and credentials in a collegial, collaborative environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List in order of importance; include any supervisory or management responsibilities)

• Provides in-depth fundamental analysis and estimates intrinsic fair values for about 25 - 30 companies within the global real estate securities investment universe.
• Creates and maintains complex financial models incorporating analytical insight from our top-down and bottom-up investment research process, including discounted cash flow analysis and net asset valuation.
• Takes ownership of primary research coverage list and contributes to excess return versus benchmark with buy, sell and hold recommendations communicated to Portfolio Managers on a regular basis.
• Challenges consensus assumptions with own research findings, particularly those garnered through on the ground field research.
• Participates alongside Global Real Estate team members with Marketing activities.  These activities may include, but are not limited to, slide library updates for client and prospective clients, contribution to monthly and quarterly commentaries, drafting pieces for our website and social media, responding to ad hoc Marketing requests, and participating in meetings with clients, prospective clients and consultants.
• Maintains relationships and proactively communicates with senior management of covered companies and industry contacts.
• Exchanges complex information effectively to reach agreement in ambiguous or difficult situations.
• Receives operational and strategic direction from a senior leader.
• Collaborates with fellow team members to achieve objectives within the project timeline.
• Performs other duties as required by senior management.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for the position.  Other duties may be assigned from time to time by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (education, experience, certifications, licenses & skills required)

• BA/BS degree in finance or accounting with 4+ years of real estate investment experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Applies expertise and knowledge of a specific technical or functional area.
• Advanced accreditation/degree a plus (CFA and/or MBA).
• Japanese language proficiency/fluency, cultural knowledge and travel experience a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical & presentation skills, including an ability to comfortably speak with senior management of companies under coverage.
• Ability to make timely decisions in a high-paced dynamic environment, sometimes with incomplete information.
• Willingness to travel within U.S. and abroad to tour properties, attend conferences and meet with company management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work in a hybrid work environment (i.e., combination of in-office and remote work).
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally to visit sites.
• Ability to use a computer and perform repetitive motion activities.
• Ability to remain in stationary position at least 50% of the time.

Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000/annually

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.