Equity Research Analyst

Job Description

Green Street is the preeminent independent real estate research firm offering a diversified suite of highly regarded products for investors in both public and private real estate markets. Green Street seeks highly motivated candidates with relevant work experience and superior academic credentials to join its research team in Australia. We are currently recruiting for an Analyst to help build coverage of the Australian REIT universe as well as provide detailed data and analytics on real estate dynamics for the major real estate markets in Australia. Green Street offers the unique opportunity to build a career in real estate and equity research as part of an entrepreneurial venture within Australia, leveraging on the global research team’s ~40 years of experience. The Australian team will be fully integrated within Green Street’s global research team and report to the Head of Research for Europe & APAC based in London. Responsibilities Demonstrate a solid understanding of Green Street’s views, research framework, and process Be able to place the assigned sector in the context of broader macroeconomic outlook Demonstrate a detailed grasp of fundamentals of assigned sector and make industry forecasts Deep understanding of the financials, portfolios, and managements of covered companies Oversee the preparation of detailed financial models/valuation, projections, and databases by Associates Demonstrate a command of and full autonomy over sector’s financial models Monitor and analyze industry macro, market, real estate, and company news and trends including strategy changes, mergers, acquisitions and earnings Participate in quarterly company earnings calls Maintain and defend published REIT investment recommendations Build and maintain relationships with management teams, institutional clients, private-market contacts, and media Periodic travel to visit real estate, management teams, and clients Succinctly and capably speak on assigned sector or companies, both internally and externally Achieve Sales-directed level of client phone calls and visits throughout the year Proactively respond to news and communicate changes in views with Sales and clients Primary authorship of sector research reports – both periodic, ongoing reports and thought-leading new research Train and develop junior team members (Associates and/or Senior Associates) Requirements In addition to a strong work ethic, track record of superior work product, and the potential to take on more senior roles in the future, the Research Analyst position requires the following skills: meticulous attention to detail, strong financial modeling, valuation, and research skills, intellectual curiosity, exceptional communication (both written and verbal), a high level of organization, creativity and resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently and multi-task. Strong analytical skills and a background in finance are required. The ideal candidate will have: A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in finance from a well-recognized school, or a Master’s degree in accounting, real estate, economics, or a related field from a well-recognized school, or a similar Bachelor’s degree plus the CFA designation 5+ years of relevant experience in conducting financial/economic research and analyses, publicly traded real estate securities, general securities, or capital markets Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to credibly interact internally and externally with company executives, institutional investors, and the media The ability to develop and lead Associates, set and achieve priorities, and multi-task effectively without sacrificing accuracy Strong working knowledge of real estate, REITs, financial statements and Microsoft Excel Authorization to work in Australia now and in the future, without visa or sponsorship requirements Green Street provides preeminent and actionable commercial real estate research, news, data, analytics, and advisory services in the U.S. and Europe. For more than 35 years, Green Street has delivered unparalleled intelligence and trusted data on the public and private real estate markets, helping investors, banks, lenders, and other industry participants optimize investment and strategic decisions. The firm delivers exclusive market information, conclusion-driven insights, and predictive analytics through a SaaS platform. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach with offices in New Jersey, New York and London. To learn more, please visit The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. We attract high-quality applicants due to our reputation for excellence and our commitment to train and retain talent. Our collaborative work environment provides team members with opportunities to develop professionally and play a central role from day one. At Green Street, we are all about providing unique insights. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences in gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, identity, physical ability and perspectives are celebrated and valued. Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr