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Location: Dallas, TX and Philadelphia, PA
Company Overview:
Founded in 1987, CenterSquare Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned real asset manager focused on listed real estate, private equity real estate and private real estate debt. As a trusted fiduciary, our success is firmly rooted in aligning our interests with those of our clients, partners and employees. CenterSquare is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Singapore. With $18 billion in assets under management (September 2026), CenterSquare and its affiliates are proud to manage investments on behalf of some of the world’s most well-known institutional and private investors.
Job Overview:
The Analyst, Essential Service Retail (ESR) supports the investment team across acquisitions, asset management, and financing activities for CenterSquare’s portfolio of unanchored, small-suite shopping centers in dense suburban markets, building foundational skills in real estate financial analysis, market research, and due diligence. Working closely with and under the guidance of senior investment professionals, the Analyst contributes essential analytical work throughout the deal lifecycle — from initial underwriting and property-level modeling through investment committee preparation and ongoing portfolio monitoring. This role is designed for an early-career professional with strong quantitative instincts, intellectual curiosity about retail real estate markets, and the work ethic and attention to detail required to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment. The position will be based in the Dallas area or CenterSquare's Conshohocken (suburban Philadelphia) office.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Modeling & Analysis:
- Build and maintain Argus and Excel-based financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, sensitivity tables, and pro forma projections under the guidance of senior team members.
- Assemble and update property-level models, track capital expenditures, and perform variance analyses against original business plans and budgets.
- Research and aggregate retail market, property, and financial data to support investment decision-making and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Due Diligence & Research:
- Support the due diligence process for proposed ESR acquisitions, including lease abstract review, market rent analysis, tenant mix and credit assessment, and review of environmental and engineering reports.
- Collect, validate, and organize lease, market, and property-level data; summarize findings clearly and flag anomalies for senior review.
- Stay current on economic, retail, and real estate market trends, incorporating the most up-to-date information into analyses and research materials.
Asset Management & Support:
- Support active asset management across assigned ESR shopping centers by tracking operating performance, capital expenditure activity, and leasing progress against underwritten business plans.
- Assist in the preparation of operating partner communications, property-level performance summaries, and variance analyses that keep senior team members informed of asset-level developments.
- Maintain accurate and current records of ESR portfolio investments, ensuring data integrity across internal tracking systems and reporting databases.
Presentations & Reporting:
- Prepare accurate, well-organized charts, investment committee pages, and analytical materials in support of deal and portfolio activities.
- Collect, review, and distribute market information and research materials to the broader team.
- Maintain and update transaction databases, investment trackers, and reporting materials to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
- Respond quickly to feedback and iterate on materials to meet team and stakeholder needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 0–3 years of real estate investment, finance, or related analytical experience
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Argus preferred
- Foundational understanding of real estate markets, property types, and investment fundamentals
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team environment
- Overnight travel required
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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