Essex is looking to enhance asset value by maximizing property cashflows and investment returns. The Asset Strategy and Analytics Analyst will help drive continued focus and expand the capabilities of the technology-oriented Asset Management team by focusing on financial reporting, data analysis, and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with or ability to learn business intelligence programs preferred.
- Strong financial literacy with the ability to interpret and analyze general business trends.
- intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the Asset Management team with property and portfolio level reporting and forecasting.
- Assistance in the creation, drafting, and presentation of executive material on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
- Collaborate to create visualizations reflecting various KPIs and financial performance.
- Partner cross-functionally with Data/BI teams to ensure accuracy of internal data tools used for reporting.
- Gather data to analyze, identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and interpret the findings.
- Develop and maintain models using Excel and other business intelligence tools to guide capital allocation decisions.
Other
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in economics, real estate, finance, philosophy, and/or data analytics required.
- 1-2+ years of experience in investment management, real estate, data analytics/business intelligence, or financial planning & analysis.
- An ownership mentality – self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative to make a meaningful impact.
- Curious and inquisitive mindset with a continuous desire to learn and build.
- Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
