Associate, Capital Markets

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Toronto, On-site

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.  A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including 2024’s Best Workplaces in Canada, Greater Toronto Area’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Workplaces for Inclusion, among others.

About the role:

The Associate, Capital Markets is responsible for providing exceptional analytical support to the Canadian Capital Markets group and their institutional clients within the course of advising on and executing investment sales and financing transactions. As an important member of the team, the Associate will work primarily in the areas of real estate valuation, financial analysis (equity and debt), property due diligence, market research, and will play a key role in the preparation of client presentation and investor-facing marketing materials.

• Work closely with Senior Leaders to assist with business development and client relationship management through the execution of mandates.

• Establish and maintain strong client communication channels to further solidify team operations and to promote the Capital Markets brand.

• Support and lead underwriting and valuation efforts for real estate properties and portfolios across Canada spanning all asset types (industrial, multi-family, office, retail, development land, alternatives), including creating and managing financial models in Excel and Argus Enterprise

• Maintain market intelligence databases and investor activity trackers to drive financial assumptions in valuation exercises and more generally support decision-making for clients and their real estate portfolios

• Assist in all aspects of property due diligence, including reviewing and summarizing third-party reports (e.g., appraisals, building condition and environmental assessments, planning reports and development plans), financing documents, property leases and other legal documents within the context of impacting property value and liquidity

• Prepare and format content for client market presentations, pitches/RFPs and marketing materials for transaction processes (e.g., offering memorandums/CIMs for investment sales and financing offerings)

• Contribute to developing property/portfolio recommendations and sale or financing process strategies

• Opportunity to be involved in presenting pitches to existing and potential clients

• Keep pulse on real estate market activity across Canada, including staying current with macroeconomic news and trends, major investor activity (fundraising and transactions) and recent institutional sale processes and financings

• Interface and build relationships with a variety of teams and business lines across the Colliers platform nationally and globally (e.g., Global Capital Markets teams, investment sales and leasing brokers, Research, Real Estate Management Services, Valuation & Appraisal Services, Occupier Services, Project Leaders, Strategy & Consulting) to help uncover synergies among practice groups internally and explore cross-functional opportunities for clients

 What you bring:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in real estate financial analysis—equity and/or debt—and support of real estate investment sales transactions and/or financings

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in business/commerce, real estate, finance, accounting, economics, urban planning and/or related field(s)

• Active real estate license in good standing (or pursuit of real estate license) would be considered an asset but is not a requirement

• Possesses strong computer skills, including advanced working experience in Microsoft Excel (Argus also considered an asset). Able to develop custom financial models and proformas

• Experience conducting real estate market research through Altus/RealNet, Real Capital Analytics, CoStar, MPAC, GeoWarehouse, Urbanation, UrbanToronto and/or other similar online platforms is also considered an asset

• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and within a team environment, as required

• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines; organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills are key

• Advanced written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; is comfortable interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds

 What we offer: 

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

• Global network: Join a global team of 22,000 professionals across 68 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Apply now:

Ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career journey? Join us by applying directly through LinkedIn or visit www.collierscanada.com/careers.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.