Analyst, Global Real Estate Operations

Responsibilities:

Support the Development and Implementation of GRE Operational Policies and Procedures:

• Assist in maintaining an inventory of business unit policies, procedures, and templates.

• Help track timing and refresh dates of policies, ensuring that policy owners keep them up to date.

• Support the execution of third-party manager oversight programs, such as annual tenant engagement surveys and property management scorecards.

• Assist in processes related to the onboarding and offboarding of investments, as well as new ventures and funds.

Assist in Business Unit Compliance and Risk Management Programs:

• Help collect, organize, and maintain business unit-managed contracts, including master agreements, service contracts, and vendor agreements.

• Support the administration of the AML/ATF program within GRE, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

• Assist in organizing compliance reporting programs, including anti-money laundering and fraud risk assessments.

Support Contracting Process and Contract Management:

• Assist in ensuring adherence to the business-managed procurement policy and third-party risk management standards.

• Help maintain a centralized contract database or inventory system, including tracking renewal and expiry dates.

• Assist in collecting, reviewing, and processing invoices from vendors and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Support Business Continuity Plan Coordination:

• Assist in identifying critical business processes, assessing risks, and developing strategies for mitigating disruptions.

• Help ensure that employees are familiar with the business continuity plan and understand their roles during a crisis.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, or real estate management preferred.

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience, with a preference of experience within the investment management industry.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with real estate accounting systems required, experience with Yardi, VTS and Anaplan a plus.

• Strong knowledge of real estate investment, asset management, accounting, and administration concepts. Experience working with real estate funds a plus.

• Ability to manage working with a range of stakeholders to achieve objectives and deadlines. Ability to work as a team player and to develop strong working relationships across various groups and locations.

• Excellent influencing and communication skills. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative). Strong risk assessment skills. Ability to compile, monitor, examine, and audit various financial, performance, and/or data reports for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to performance benchmarks. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Ability to juggle competing priorities and work under pressure to meet demanding response times, all while paying strict attention to detail.