Peakhill Equity Partners (“Peakhill”) is a Toronto-based real estate private equity investment firm that strategically invests in ground-up and value-add real estate projects in Canada and the United States. Peakhill typically invests as a co-general partner alongside experienced developers and operating partners, leveraging our leadership’s development expertise and deep relationships with lenders and capital partners. Peakhill Equity Partners is affiliated with Peakhill Capital, a middle-market real estate lending business which originated over CAD $1 billion of loans in 2021.
Job Overview
Peakhill Equity Partners is seeking an entrepreneurial Associate or experienced Analyst to join our team with an opportunity for rapid professional growth in a dynamic and growing company. The Associate/Analyst will support the Managing Director and Vice President in all facets of the Peakhill Equity Partners business, with a particular focus on underwriting and execution of new investments in development and value-add projects and asset management of existing investments.
Responsibilities
- Take a leadership role in the preparation of underwriting for new investments, including conducting market analyses, preparing comprehensive financial models, and presenting recommendations regarding potential opportunities to senior management
- Prepare investment memoranda for both the internal investment committee as well as prospective external equity partners and lenders
- Manage due diligence efforts including physical and environmental investigations, survey, title, and legal documentation as well as post-closing activities
- Oversee ongoing asset management responsibilities, including investor reporting, attending OAC and partnership meetings, site visits
- Work closely with senior management on capital raising efforts for the business, including preparation of offering materials, investor presentations, and coordination of investor due diligence
- Build a network within the industry through networking events, meetings, and involvement in real estate trade organizations
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a related field is required; a graduate degree or professional designation such as the CFA or CPA is desirable but not required
- Minimum 1-3 years of work experience in the real estate industry, preferably with exposure to real estate acquisitions, investments, investment banking and/or development
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for financial analysis and Word/PowerPoint to prepare offering memoranda and other professional presentations
- Ability to conduct and synthesize market research, with exposure to and knowledge of a range of asset classes and geographical markets across Canada and the United States considered an asset
- Thrives under pressure and enjoys contributing to team goals while having the ability to independently manage multiple tasks and problem solve with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in building industry relationships
- Passion for real estate and positive attitude
