Job Classification:
Investment Management - Investments
What you will doAre you highly motivated, intellectually curious, and willing to jump in to make impactful contributions? Are you ready to be a key contributor to a team and help get the job done? If so, then becoming an Investment Associate within a culture that treats our talent like an investment might be the right job for you!
We are looking for an astute, determined professional like you to fulfill a critical Associate position supporting our Debt originations business with a focus on higher yielding bridge, construction, mezzanine, and preferred equity transactions.
This role is based in our office in Los Angeles and will follow a hybrid schedule which requires 3-4 days working from the office each week and 1-2 days of remote work.
What you can expect- Analyze and underwrite commercial real estate debt investment opportunities across all property types with a focus on structured Debt originations including construction, mezzanine, and preferred equity structures.
- Create cash flow models, Argus models, sensitivity tables, rent roll analyses, waterfall models, and other financial analyses required to evaluate, pursue, and close debt investment opportunities.
- Prepare Investment Committee memoranda and related materials through market research, risk analysis, and in-depth understanding of investment factors and credit risks.
- Analyze economic, market, legal, and political conditions within an investment's geography.
- Assist senior professionals in leading the due diligence and closing processes for originations in conjunction with portfolio management team.
- Assist in loan level financings, appraisal review, and other activities that may require feedback from the debt originations or real estate transactions group, portfolio management team, or loan servicing group.
What you will bring- Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Real Estate, or related discipline.
- 3 or more years commercial real estate work experience.
- Understanding of basic real estate terms and concepts such as net leases, gross leases, contracts, rents, percentage rents, operating expenses, capital expenditures, expense recoveries, property types.
- Understanding of basic finance concepts such as amortization, interest rates, net operating income, cash flow returns, cap rates, internal rate of return, present value/discounted cash flow, and property valuations.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical ability.
- Ability to operate independently and in a team environment, with good judgement and attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Interact professionally with internal and external parties, including originations, transactions, risk, legal, developers, investment firms, borrowers, and third-party service providers.
- Self-motivated with perseverance, and a hands-on, proactive style.
- Some travel is required.
What will set you apart- Proficiency in Argus Enterprise.
- Experience with construction financing, mezzanine, and preferred equity.
*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $135,000 to $145,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.
What we offer you:- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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