Technical Analyst, Valuations

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Oxford is seeking a Technical Analyst to join our Valuations & Analytics team in Toronto, Canada. Oxford's Valuations & Analytics team is responsible for real estate valuations, portfolio and property performance and risk analysis across all markets that Oxford invests. The ideal candidate will combine solid technical skills with a desire to learn real estate finance as an integral part of the Valuations & Analytics team. The candidate for this position will be exposed to the valuation and asset management analytics of investment properties across Oxford's global portfolio.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building and maintaining reports, tools and templates used to create and maintain Oxford valuation models using VBA, SQL and / or related skills;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the team's database, which tracks historic and forecast property results and market information;
• Liaise with Oxford's Information Technology team as well as third party systems service providers in the sourcing, development and maintenance of internally and externally managed software and systems;
• Lead regular testing and implementation of annual system upgrades and process improvements;
• Conduct market and economic research, assemble and interpret macro-market trends.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of valuation models primarily using Argus Enterprise to reflect changes to the portfolio and market conditions;
• Liaise with accountants, asset managers, leasing and property management groups in data collection for periodic valuation updates; and
• Prepare annual written valuation reports.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Relevant undergraduate or advanced degree with 1-4 years of work experience;
• Candidates must have completed some computer programming courses at a post-secondary level and have a well-developed understanding of the principles of programming;
• Proficiency in SQL, VBA (or equivalents), and Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) is required;
• Knowledge and experience with data visualization or business intelligence software is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated interest in, or prior work experience, in real estate or investment finance is considered an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with ARGUS Enterprise is considered an asset;
• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and project management skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines;
• Flexible attitude towards a variety of work tasks is required;
• Valid Passport for International travel as needed.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

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