Investment & Capital Markets Analyst

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Join a dynamic team at Centerspace where you’ll play a key role in shaping real estate investment strategy through data-driven analysis, market research, and financial modeling. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role supporting Investments, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations. If you're analytical, self-motivated, and passionate about real estate finance, this opportunity offers the chance to influence strategic decisions and grow your career.

As part of the selection process, all candidates are required to complete a 35-minute pre-employment assessment once they complete the job application. Completion of this assessment is mandatory for further consideration of your application. Failure to complete the assessment will result in the discontinuation of your candidacy for the position. Want to learn more about the assessment? Click here!

What's in it for you?

The base salary for this position is expected to be at $70,000 - $80,000/year plus annual bonus, with the actual base salary amount dependent on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location, with consideration given to internal equity.

This position is also eligible for:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Birthday Holiday, Paid Diversity Day
• Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave
• 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents
• 32 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits – 1st of Month Following Start Date
• Centerspace Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program
  
  

About Centerspace: Centerspace was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. You can find our corporate support offices located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot North Dakota, along with onsite operations in six states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, our company continues to grow throughout the Midwest, proudly providing apartment homes to thousands of residents, extending our vision to be the premier provider of apartment homes in vibrant communities by focusing on integrity and serving others. Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unites our employees as one team.

Summary

Provide financial and strategic support to Centerspace’s Investments, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations departments, from daily operations to overall strategy and implementation of procedures.

Expectations

Generally given guidance and parameters; expected to work independently and cross-functionally across the organization. Self-directed and self-motivated. Able to prioritize, set and meet deadlines. Demonstrate excellent ability in quantitative analysis, with a premium placed on real estate financial modeling, and advanced skills in standard computer software programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Requires high attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Investment Analyst will partner with Centerspace team members in the following area:

• Analyzing potential new investment opportunities;
• Contacting real estate industry participants to obtain market information;
• Conducting market research and due diligence for potential investments;
• Developing financial models and investment valuation support;
• Assisting in the preparation of acquisition memos, financial reports, and presentations for senior management;
• Participating in investment meetings
• Evaluating third-party due diligence reports
• Analyzing corporate financial impacts of potential investment decisions
• Conducting comparative analysis for peer firms, and market research on macroeconomic trends in the real estate and finance industries, for inclusion in investor decks and marketing collateral
• Assisting in implementation of the Company’s strategic plan
• Staying abreast of real industry and general economic trends and identifies potential impact to our business
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equipment Issued: Standard computer package.

Travel: Some travel may be required over time.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other business related field is required. Some investment or statistical analysis experience preferred but not required.
• Licenses or Certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) highly preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions, displays orientation to profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition, aligns work with strategic goals.
• Confidentiality – Understands and keeps confidentiality of all information received as part of the duties of the position. Does not disclose any personal information without appropriate authority or unless there is a legal or professional obligation to do so. Must demonstrate trustworthiness and sound judgment in confidential or sensitive matters, does not misuse information for personal gain.
• Self-Directedness – Ability to work independently, to discern what needs to be accomplished and take initiative to make it happen, able to self-direct activities to produce highest results.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, rate risk, linear regression, and stock market trends. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Financial Skills – Working knowledge of the time value of money, discounted cash flows, loan amortization, internal rate of return, capitalization rate, return on equity calculations and finance terminology. Deep knowledge of investment terms, accounting principles and ability to assess the performance of bonds, stocks and other investments.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Computer Skills – To perform the job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  

6 Keys

Centerspace expects team members to adhere to our 6 Keys, which outline the expectations in place for all team members regarding the attitudes and behaviors displayed while doing the work assigned in any position.

• Do the Right Thing: Integrity, ethics, and accountability guide all our decisions, with a laser focus on delivering results.
• One Team: We have one mission, one vision, one family, one team. Collaborate. Communicate.
• Serve Others: Respect everyone. Build trust. Deliver outstanding customer service. Develop our communities.
• Dare to Win: Be courageous. Seek continuous improvement. Be bold. Speak up. Exceed expectations.
• Embrace Change: Be flexible. Innovate the future. Encourage and reward creativity.
• Take Action: Lead the market. Be proactive. Execute on the strategy. Capitalize on opportunity.