Principal, Private Markets (Real Estate)
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About the role
OPTrust is seeking a Principal candidate to be based in the Toronto Office. This Principal will play a key role in the Private Markets Team focused on Real Estate. Reporting to a Director, the Principal will provide high quality analysis, reporting, research and investment opinions relating to new investment opportunities and existing real estate portfolio investments. The Principal will participate in all aspects of investment underwriting, conducting detailed due diligence on opportunities, leading financial analysis, as well as drafting and presenting investment recommendations to the investment committee. The Principal will also actively participate in portfolio and asset management activities, including the preparation of reporting materials. This position will oversee the maintenance of key information and metrics on the real estate portfolio and produce and present research reports and investment analysis to be utilized by the team in the decision-making process. The Principal will also support strategic initiatives across the real estate portfolio and broader Private Markets platform. Investment Due Diligence: Evaluate real estate investment opportunities, working collaboratively with other real estate investment professionals. Conduct detailed underwriting and due diligence on prospective investments, including preparing detailed financial models and returns analysis, assessing the investment and leasing market, and reviewing third-party due diligence materials. Prepare investment committee recommendations and actively participate in the investment decision-making process, including investment committee meetings. Liaise with key counterpart