Asset Management - Real Estate Investing - Analyst

The Asset Management Analyst opportunity is open to candidates interested in San Francisco and/or Los Angeles. Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing ("MSREI") is the global private real estate investment management business of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value-add / opportunistic and regional core / core-plus real estate investment strategies. With 17 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, regional teams of dedicated real estate professionals combine a unique global perspective with local presence and significant transaction execution expertise. MSREI currently manages $53 billion of gross real estate assets worldwide on behalf of its clients. Job Description: As a member of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing's U.S. Asset Management team, the individual will play an integral role working with all senior staff members in fulfilling specific property and/or portfolio level responsibilities. Responsibilities will focus on providing analytical support for the asset management team utilizing Argus cash flow and Excel software. Primary Responsibilities: * Work directly with asset managers, leasing and property management teams on approximately 30 - 35 assets * Prepare cash flow analyses, including: sensitivity analyses, quarterly cash flow models, annual asset valuations and in-depth valuation and hold/sell analyses * Review and assist in preparation of budgets and preparation of strategic plans * Analyze and review leases * Prepare quarterly client reports * Coordinate and review third-party independent appraisals as well as preparation of internal valuations * Participate in ad hoc analyses * Assist with acquisition and disposition due diligence and asset financings Skills/Experience/Education Required: * BA/BS required * Three to four years of real estate experience required * Strong analytical and financial skills * Strong working knowledge of cash flow modeling; Argus * Strong oral and written communication skills * Knowledge of appraisal fundamentals * Ability to work within a team and under tight deadlines * High commitment, strong self-motivation, and proactive * Strong attention to detail * Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be $110,000 - $120,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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