Analyst, Real Estate Securities Equity Research

Job Title: Analyst, Listed Real Estate Securities

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 $14 billion in assets under management (December 2024), 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: 

CenterSquare offers motivated individuals an incredible opportunity to launch a career in real estate investment. From day one, you will be part of a team that is committed to your growth and success. Our learn-by-doing approach is an interactive and participatory model where you are involved in all aspects of the investment process – from direct access to the CEOs of major public companies to in-person property tours to intelligence gathering through industry conference attendance. Most importantly, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship from veterans in the real estate investment industry who have a proven track record. If you are hungry for a unique career development opportunity that positions you for growth and allows you to contribute to a dedicated team in meaningful ways, we encourage you to apply.

As an analyst, you will work alongside the portfolio managers and other analysts to construct a portfolio of public stocks intended to outperform stated benchmarks in any market environment. You will be assigned responsibility for maintaining research coverage of 20 to 30 real estate companies, which will require valuations based on public documents, multiple on-site property tours, and a healthy industry conference schedule. The position will be based in CenterSquare’s headquarters office located in Conshohocken, PA.

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Learn how to model, value and forecast public securities
• Become an expert across multiple REIT sectors
• Use expertise to contribute to team discussions and investment decisions
• Meet with CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and IR of public companies
• Travel to engage directly with the real estate of REITs across the country
• Attend industry conferences, many held in NYC and Florida
• Deep dive into real estate, taking on both individual projects and entire markets

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a major in accounting, finance or economics
• CFA preferred or a willingness to pursue the CFA Charter
• GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred but not required
• Self-starter with proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and high level of intellectual curiosity
• Strong proficiency with Excel including vlookups, macros and index (match)

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. No Visa Sponsorships