Investment Analyst - EBSCO Real Estate

EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO was founded in 1944 by an entrepreneur who was passionate about honoring our commitments to our customers, rejecting the status quo, and seeking to continuously improve our team. We continue to operate that way today, with a passion for our people and our businesses succeeding together. EBSCO has grown and evolved over time into a holding company with a global portfolio comprised of dozens of entities in over 15 separate industries/markets, including Information services, outdoor products, real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and insurance services. We provide valuable support services to our subsidiaries to support their growth. We hire passionate people, driven to grow, because we know the success of EBSCO depends on the long-term success of our businesses and our teams.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join our investment team. This role will be responsible for underwriting, analyzing, and conducting due diligence on multifamily and industrial real estate acquisitions and developments. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate investment fundamentals, and experience evaluating multifamily and industrial properties.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive financial models in Excel to evaluate potential acquisitions, developments, and dispositions.
• Perform market research to analyze investment opportunities, including rent and expense comparisons, cap rate trends, and supply-demand factors.
• Develop investment memorandums and presentations for the internal investment committee.
• Provide assistance throughout all stages of the acquisition process, including deal structuring, financing, and closing.
• Track asset performance, prepare quarterly reports, and offer recommendations to enhance value.
• Cultivate relationships with brokers, lenders, and other industry professionals to identify and assess investment opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in real estate investment, development, brokerage, private equity, or related roles
• Proficiency in financial modeling and underwriting in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of multifamily and industrial real estate market dynamics
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines
• Experience working with real estate transaction documents, loan agreements, and leases is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real estate debt and equity structuring.
• Knowledge of real estate investment management software (Yardi, CoStar, etc.).

Essential Job Function

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk while working on a computer, reviewing financial documents, and analyzing data using software applications and spreadsheets.
• Capable of viewing and interpreting information on computer screens for prolonged periods, including detailed financial reports, spreadsheets, and data visualizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person during meetings, presentations, and collaborations with team members and stakeholders throughout the office environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.