JOB DESCRIPTION

LOWE ENTERPRISES REAL ESTATE GROUP

Job Title: Associate  

Reports to: Vice President of Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group, subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Regular

Location:  Los Angeles (Brentwood), California

Summary of Duties:

Participate in all aspects of the real estate investment/development process including analysis of commercial

office, residential, hotel, resort, and mixed-use developments and acquisitions as well as corporate capital

market activities, which could include participation in workout, receivership and asset management

assignments. Responsibilities include a combination of specific project related work and entity level corporate

finance assignments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis

• Perform complete financial analysis of prospective investment and development properties, as well as potential entity-level and platform investment opportunities, including preparation of financial cash flow models, sensitivity analyses and venture investment return analyses. In addition, assist properties in asset management, development, operations and sales and marketing work as necessary.

Investment Documentation 

• Assist in the preparation of investment collateral material, including investment summaries, private placement memoranda, business plans and presentations.

Due Diligence 

• Assist with completion of all necessary aspects of the due diligence process for any investment opportunities pursued by the development, acquisition or capital markets groups.

Market Research

• Assist in researching and documenting local, regional and national real estate market data relevant to specific investment opportunities.

Sourcing and Capital Raising 

• Assist with all aspects of the deal sourcing and capital raising process, including participating on broker calls, capital calls, and going-upstream to find investment opportunities.

Development Process:

• Monitor and report on development process. Document project meetings, task follow-up, status reports and track to completion for overall project support. Assist with preparation and review of monthly reporting. Participate with coordination of consultants during development processes.

Special Projects 

• Highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a collegial, team framework.
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral and interpersonal.
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties, process multiple projects, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
• Comprehension of real estate fundamentals.
• Grasp of finance and economic principles and market dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Argus, as well as Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• Economics, accounting and/or finance coursework at a top 4-year institution required.
• 2 – 6 years of previous work experience at an investment sales or capital markets brokerage firm, investment bank, development firm, or investment firm.