2015 MBA- Advisory & Consulting Associate
Location: US, CA, Newport Beach
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Consulting
Company profile: Green Street Advisors is the industry leader in real estate and real estate investment trust (REITs) research for over 25 years. Our dedicated research professionals generally cover far fewer companies per researcher than is typical for a securities firm. This specialization, coupled with our independence, allows for exceptionally detailed and timely analytical work while avoiding the conflicts of interest.  Our firm employs over 30 research professionals covering over 100 publicly-traded REITs and all major real estate sectors in North America and Europe. Our mission is to provide unparalleled insight, advice, and service to knowledgeable investors looking to execute the best possible public and private real estate capital allocation decisions. The success of our firm is evident in our proven track-record. View our track record here: #URL_8e9a08c6476d6ea9f4de917acd0dca365e4c56d3a200a78a61d15d19e538f251#  Green Street's North American headquarters is in Newport Beach, California, and our trading desk is in Dallas, Texas. Green Street's European headquarters and trading desk are located in London.
Description: Green Street’s Advisory and Consulting group is a dynamic, widely respected team that is looking to add associates to support its growth and success.  The MBA associate position provides a terrific opportunity for highly motivated individuals to get involved in a variety of projects spanning the commercial real estate spectrum including apartments, office, industrial, hotels, malls, shopping centers, and health care. Clients include large owners and developers, non-traded REITs, operating companies with sizeable real estate holdings, pension funds, hedge funds, and other private and public market real estate investors. Services provided by the group include strategic planning, valuation, transaction advisory, industry benchmarking, and tactical investment advice. The members of the Advisory & Consulting Group all have MBAs from top-tier business schools. The MBA associate role is fast-paced, demanding, and requires someone willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done, often under a tight time frame. Green Street’s reputation in the commercial real estate industry is top notch, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to take on responsibility and learn fast. The day-to-day job will include: Creating and updating critical slides used for client and business development presentationsDistilling complex financial information into user-friendly presentation formatsBeing told “We need information on XYZ” and figuring out where it is and how to get itMaintaining, developing, and auditing financial models primarily utilizing Microsoft ExcelManaging databases, including updating and maintaining data in our proprietary internal systemsCompleting ad hoc projects that constantly arise in our rapidly expanding pipeline of business
Requirements: We are highly selective – candidates should possess the following: A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from a top-tier school4+ years of experience in real estate, financial markets, financial analysis, capital markets, or conducting financial/economic researchStrong analytical skills combined with an ability to “connect the dots” and reach meaningful conclusionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to data integrityEnjoy problem solving and have excellent communication skillsSuperb project/time management and organizational proficiencyAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively, and to accept constructive adviceExpert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required; Access and VBA programming knowledge is a plusMust be comfortable working with imperfect data and tight timelineRequired to obtain Series 65 licensing within three months of employment
Benefits: Green Street Advisors offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) match.  We also offer voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and vision.Green Street Advisors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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