Careers at RCS

Job Title:               Senior Analyst
Job Type:              Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to:           Vice President – Acquisitions
Date:                     September 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development, and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 30 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY

The Senior Analyst position will assist in the acquisition of commercial properties, expected to include the following product types: industrial, office, retail, multifamily and hospitality with a current focus on office and industrial.  This individual will have strong financial and written communication skills and prior commercial acquisitions or asset management underwriting experience as a real estate investment analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating proformas
• Along with the VP of Acquisitions, presenting deals to company founder and investment committee.
• Drafting offers
• Reviewing legal agreements
• Review and analyze leases and rent rolls
• Collect and analyze due diligence information
• Market research and analysis
• Research and identify new investment opportunities
• Create loan request packages
• Create equity request packages
• Draft investment memos and update reports
• Business analysis
• Creating contract exhibits
• Assist in the periodic reforecasting of investments
• Perform asset management analysis, including business plan modifications, market analysis updates, etc.
• Assisting the team with the many other duties involved in acquiring and supporting the asset management of commercial assets.

In order to be able to perform the job, this individual will have the following:

• Strong financial skills and experience underwriting commercial real estate assets.
• Proven Excel, Argus, writing, and communication skills with sound judgment are a must.
• Limited travel to visit potential acquisition deals is required

QUALIFICATIONS

We anticipate this position will be demanding; therefore, we seek candidates who are:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or related work experience)
• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent Argus valuation software skills
• 3+ years of real estate underwriting and investment experience
• Driven and ambitious
• Self‐motivated
• Strong writing skills
• Creative and highly analytic problem solver
• Strong research skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
3. Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
4. Ability to work long hours.
5. Ability to write and see things in close proximity.
6. Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
7. Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY

Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “Senior Analyst – Commercial” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Research Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to VP Investments and Strategic Planning
Date: November 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND
Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 35 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY
The company seeks a highly curious, and analytical individual with a keen interest in real estate trends and cycles to explore, analyze and write from various perspectives relating to current and historical events, economics and, most importantly, real estate. The candidate will be responsible for a wide array of unique projects, including:
• Researching unique business opportunities
• Support the Investment Committee through deep investigation into potential acquisitions
• Market tracking, forecasting and other real-estate related research for the Research Department

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research
o In-depth analysis of historical real estate trends for use in investment decisions
o Forecasting of real-estate metrics such as future price values
o Unique projects for the CEO, such as new business ventures
• Investment Committee support
o Detailed research of properties being considered for acquisition
o Deliver findings and reports to the Investment Committee
• Research Department & Other
o Support Research Director with performing detailed analysis and creation of forecasts for various real estate markets
o Investigate real estate markets for potential partners and deals to hand-off to acquisitions teams
o Other real estate related research projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, a MBA with a real estate focus is definitely preferred.
• Minimum of 2 -3 years research experience.
• Proven track record of having managed projects of significant responsibility, preferably in the real estate industry.
• Thorough understanding of business principles such as cash flow, IRR, etc. Real estate fundamentals would be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficient with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate needs, and work independently
• Exceptional keyboarding/typing skills with the ability to take copious accurate notes.
• Extremely organized, and excellent with time management. Punctual.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written.
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• A customer service, ‘can-do’ attitude; Positive and friendly outlook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
3. Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
4. Ability to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines
5. Ability to write and see things in proximity.
6. Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
7. Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.