Description:
MLG Capital is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing Acquisitions Team at its Headquarters in Brookfield, WI.
This individual will work closely with the Direct Midwest team to help identify, underwrite, and close multifamily, industrial/flex, and retail real estate investments.
This individual will also help perform financial analysis and market research necessary to value MLG’s existing real estate assets.
The Investment Analyst will have the opportunity to review opportunities across all asset classes and present to investment committee members.
This individual will also gain exposure to various markets across the country and partake in investment committee meetings.
Other job responsibilities will include communicating with owners and brokers regarding potential and ongoing opportunities, analyzing financial statements and rent rolls, compiling sales and rent comparables, and performing general market research.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Underwriting real estate opportunities
Performing financial analyses and summarizing findings
Analyzing locations and physical real estate for potential acquisition
Communicating with brokers and owners regarding potential and ongoing opportunities
Creating discounted cash flow analyses and other various models
Presenting potential new acquisitions to investment committee members
Conducting and preparing market research
Preparing real estate investment offerings and various marketing materials
Updating reports and assisting in various company-wide projects
Inspecting and performing due diligence on potential real estate investments
Aiding with the valuation of currently owned real estate investments
Reporting Relationship:
The Investment Analyst will report to senior members of the team and participate in weekly underwriting and investment decision meetings.
About MLG Capital: 35+ year old real estate investment firm located in Brookfield, WI.
MLG is acquiring on behalf of both its series of closed-end funds (currently Fund VI, $450M fully discretionary equity fund) and the Legacy Fund (MLG’s proprietary tax deferred fund).
MLG targets roughly 80% multifamily, 10-15% industrial/flex, and 5-10% retail and has acquired $1B and $1.
2B in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
Strong communication and business writing skills
Self-motivated and strong desire to succeed
Excellent attention to detail
High proficiency in Excel
Argus experience (preferred)
Familiarity with Axiometrics, CoStar, Salesforce (preferred)
Strong knowledge of real estate finance and capital markets
Passionate, professional, and personable
Ability to work successfully both as part of a team and independently
Ability to adapt and work well under pressure
Ability to balance multiple tasks and complete them in a timely manor
Education Requirements:
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or similar majors.
Ideal candidates will have graduated with a GPA above 3.
5.
Experience Requirements:
Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of real estate experience.
Recent college graduates with strong internship experience will be considered.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate office machinery; including but not limited to: telephone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, and mobile phone.
Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours) and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis.
Working Conditions:
Open office workstation environment; Quiet to moderate noise levels
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a “reasonable accommodation” will be made for an individual with a known physical or mental limitation unless it would require an action of significant difficulty causing undue hardship.
This document covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.