Financing Analyst - Montreal

Join a dynamic team at one of Canada’s largest private real estate owners! Reporting directly to the Vice President, Financing, you will play a key role in structuring and optimizing financing arrangements for major real estate projects. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong passion for financial markets, real estate, and the structuring of complex investment solutions.

• Structure and optimize financing solutions: Analyze and propose financing strategies tailored to complex investments, combining various types of debt and interest rate structures to maximize returns.
• Collaborate with development teams: Actively participate in the financial modeling and evaluation of projects to secure financing aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor disbursements and KPIs: Manage monthly construction-related disbursements in coordination with lenders and cost consultants, while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and profitability.
• Support acquisitions: Work closely with the acquisitions team to identify optimal financing structures and lead the financing side of transaction closings.
• Advanced financial modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast asset performance, identify refinancing opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate with global financial partners: Negotiate competitive financing terms with lenders and international financial institutions.
• Analysis and reporting: Monitor the evolution of the debt portfolio and prepare rigorous analytical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication and coordination: Maintain effective communication with external consultants, including appraisers, engineers, and capital markets professionals, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Strategic market monitoring: Continuously monitor economic trends, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory developments, and real estate market dynamics to anticipate their impact on financing activities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or a related field; a specialization in Real Estate would be considered an asset.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, debt structuring, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with Argus or other specialized software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong client focus and team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.