About this role
Our Real Estate Advisory team, part of PwC Canada’s Real Assets practice within Deals, helps public and private sector clients create, protect and unlock value across the full real estate and real asset lifecycle. We advise developers, investors, lenders, REITs, pension and sovereign funds, corporate occupiers and governments on strategy, transactions, valuations, development, financing and portfolio optimization. With deep sector expertise paired with PwC’s full spectrum of services and the latest technology, we develop practical, real-world solutions to the industry’s most complex challenges.What you’ll create and do
As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Advise real estate and real asset clients (developers, investors, lenders, REITs, funds, corporate occupiers and the public sector) on strategy, transactions, valuations, financing and asset optimization across the real estate lifecycle
• Build and maintain complex real estate financial models, including discounted cash flow, development feasibility, hold/sell, highest-and-best-use and portfolio scenario analyses (experience with ARGUS Enterprise considered an asset)
• Support buy-side and sell-side transactions, including financial and commercial due diligence, data room support and Q&A coordination
• Contribute to drafting reports, presentations, information memoranda, business cases and feasibility studies of a financial and commercial nature
• Conduct market research, demand analysis and benchmarking across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use asset classes
• Conduct financial, risk and sensitivity analysis to support investment, development and financing decisions
• Consolidate and analyse multiple data sources, working with data visualisation and analysis tools where needed
• Understand and assess client needs to provide them with information essential to making informed decisions
• Develop an in-depth understanding of real estate sectors and trends, including capital markets, development, ESG and sustainability in the built environment
• Perform industry research, participate in thought leadership initiatives in real estate, and develop new ideas and innovative solutions to problems
• Develop your network of business relationships in the public and private sector as well as in the community of lenders, investors, brokers, legal advisors and technical advisors
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals and pitch decks, and participate in business development initiatives
• As a real estate specialist, collaborate with other lines of service within PwC to identify and win assignments
• Coach, support and review the work of junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous development
• Contribute to the development of the Real Estate Advisory / Real Assets practice and the PwC brand
What you’ll bring to this role
• A university degree in a relevant discipline (real estate, finance, economics, business, accounting, urban planning, engineering, architecture, etc.)
• Two or more years of relevant experience in real estate advisory, valuations, corporate finance, development, private equity, lending or transaction advisory (ideally within a professional services / Big Four, advisory or investment environment)
• Proven technical and analytical capabilities, including strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills applied to real estate assets and portfolios
• A solid understanding of real estate fundamentals, valuation methodologies, corporate finance principles and investment analysis
• Experience with real estate valuation and modelling tools such as ARGUS Enterprise, and advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, will be considered an asset
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills, including the ability to understand and effectively summarize complex documents and distil data into actionable recommendations
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools (including AI-enabled solutions) and adapting how you work
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Confidence, desire and ability to learn all aspects of the real estate sector in a short timeframe
• A taste for teamwork on complex and often demanding projects
• A professional designation (or an interest in pursuing one) such as CFA, CBV, CPA, RICS, AACI or PMP will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in French (oral and written) will be considered an asset
This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.
The salary range for this position is $58,400 - $97,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
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