Analyst, Investments

Analyst, Investments

About Pier 4 

At Pier 4 we're not just hiring we're building something great! We are looking for individuals who want to be part of our exciting journey. Pier 4 is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on acquisition of multi‐family residential properties. The Trust’s portfolio currently spreads across three provinces and is driven by a passion for real estate, compounded with years of industry experience. We have been recognized by the Globe & Mail Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2024 & 2025.

We offer a total compensation and benefits package to help with your needs today and build for your future. Pier 4 values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. At Pier 4, success is about more than having a healthy bottom line, and we are committed to making Pier 4 an amazing and unique place to work for each member of our team. We are a certified Great Place to Work®.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Analyst, Investments to support the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities across Pier 4’s growing multi-family residential portfolio. This role plays a key part in underwriting, financial analysis, due diligence, and the preparation of materials used to inform investment decisions and support investor communications.

Reporting to the Manager, Investments, the Analyst will be responsible for collecting information, performing research, completing detailed financial and sensitivity analysis, and supporting acquisition, disposition, and financing activities across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare underwriting, analysis, due diligence related efforts, structing of debt and equity for each acquisition, disposition, and refinancing activity

Prepare high-quality financing presentations and confidential information memorandums (CIMs) and participate in lending presentations

Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and coordination of related activities including pipeline management, transaction summaries, rent analysis, zoning review, environmental risk assessment, and building condition reviews

Complete in-depth financial analysis and research on potential investments using financial modeling to evaluate opportunities against established criteria and provide recommendations

Create and manage complex financial models to support forecasts and facilitate decision-making

Draft investment summaries, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership

Support the Manager, Investments in the verification and coordination of due diligence activities including financial reviews, property tax analysis, rent surveys, lease audits, and third-party reports

Participate in the review of new deals and developments and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support cash flow assumptions

Review documents such as leases, loans, contracts, and letters of intent

Provide data for inclusion in quarterly investor marketing materials

Analyze monthly financial results for specific properties to assess performance and identify key trends

Act as a resource to the asset management team by identifying operational deficiencies or opportunities to improve financial results

Perform market research related to rents, selling prices, cap rates, and other real estate market indicators

Build and maintain relationships with real estate professionals to stay informed on market trends and investment activity

Assist with special projects and ad-hoc assignments as required

Requirements

Very strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, summarize, and rationalize large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build, maintain, and update complex financial models in Microsoft Excel

Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy

Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively

Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Education/Experience

Completion of a post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or economics (graduate studies considered an asset)

Completion or pursuit of a professional designation such as CFA, CPA, or AACI

Minimum of 2+ years of related work experience in real estate

Strong financial modeling experience

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs

Willingness and ability to work beyond normal business hours when required