Real Estate Financial Analyst

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across North America and Europe, and more than 330 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords. We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion. We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

The Real Estate Financial Analyst conducts financial modeling and investment analysis in support of Public Storage’s multi-billion dollar capital investment program. The position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the Acquisitions, Development, Lending, and Third-Party Management teams to identify, underwrite, and prepare approvals for acquisitions, development, lending, and third-party management opportunities. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong financial modeling capabilities and an aptitude for using data-driven analytical tools to evaluate commercial real estate investments. Responsibilities

• Underwrite acquisitions, developments, loans, third-party management agreements, and other real estate investments, including preparation and review of cash flow models, returns analysis, valuation, financing assumptions, and sensitivity/scenario analysis
• Conduct market and competition analysis to formulate views on rental rates, occupancy trends, supply growth, and other factors that impact underwriting assumptions
• Collaborate with the acquisition, development, loan, and third-party management teams on investment timing and deadlines
• Partner with the Data Analytics, Data Science, and Corporate IT teams to constantly improve pro forma models and other analytical tools
• Synthesize underwriting results, key assumptions, risks, and investment merits into concise materials supporting Investment Committee and senior management decision-making
• Perform property, portfolio, market, and pipeline-level analysis to evaluate investment performance, identify trends, and support senior management capital allocation decisions
• Conduct market tours with leadership teams for potential deals (domestic travel up to 10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, asset management, or private equity
• A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for professional experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to question assumptions, investigate discrepancies, and understand the “why” behind results
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ability to organize and analyze large datasets
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Energetic, organized, creative, and highly motivated person with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience with commercial real estate, investment banking, private equity, lending, asset management, or related financial analysis preferred but not required

Additional Information

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.