ACQUISITION ANALYST

JOB TITLE: Acquisition Analyst
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
LOCATION: Denver, CO
SUPERVISOR: Vice President, Investments
PAY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000

ROLE DESCIPTION

Focus Property Group is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and highly motivated individual to join the team as an Acquisition Analyst. In close partnership with the Vice President of Investments and Acquisition Associate, the Acquisition Analyst will drive sourcing and researching new investment opportunities in the Self-Storage and RV Self Storage asset class in Colorado and the greater mountain west region with the goal of expanding nationwide.

The role will be heavily focused on researching markets, applicable zoning, and ownership of sites and building financial models supporting acquisitions and developments. Communication is paramount – in this role you will be communicating with outside Sellers, 3rd Party Vendors, Lenders, Investors as well as the CEO, as well as proactively connecting with potential sellers of land and storage facilities. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who enjoys working as part of a tight knit team, and also comfortable working independently to deliver results.

Focus Property Group is a growing entrepreneurial firm, and the Acquisition Analyst should always be looking for ways to improve existing processes and implement new ideas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful entrepreneurial firm expanding into a new business, and to be one of the first members of this new business venture.

WHAT THE TEAM NEEDS FROM YOU

• Source investment opportunities for ground up RV and Self-Storage developments and existing facilities. This will involve proactively researching to and cold calling owners of land and storage facilities.
• Research zoning laws to determine feasibility of future developments.
• Research and understand specific site construction requirements for development projects.
• Underwrite developments and acquisitions in Excel and perform financial analyses of investments.
• Maintain database of Self-Storage and RV storage facilities including all relevant property information.
• Research market rates for Self-Storage and RV storage facilities.
• Perform market research, analyzing market rental rates and sales comps for Self-Storage and RV storage facilities.
• Participate in the management of development projects including feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, financing, and design.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must uphold and represent the firm in the highest degree.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Financial Information
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Knowledge of real estate terms and principals, cap rates, rates of return, lease terms etc.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions.
• Conducts basic financial analysis.
• Reasoning
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years’ experience in real estate or in a financial analyst role.
• Experience in Self-Storage or RV Storage highly valued.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented, with a highly disciplined approach to process and quality control.

Focus Corporation offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

ABOUT FOCUS PROPERTY GROUP

Focus Property Group, LLC is a Denver-based investor and developer of high-quality office, retail, residential, self-storage, hospitality, and mixed-use properties in Denver and across the United States. Guided by the very same entrepreneurial spirit on which we were founded, FPG identifies and responds quickly to unique opportunities in the market as they arise. With a flexible and intuitive approach to business coupled with the use of comprehensive analytical tools, we discover the most attractive investment and development opportunities.

Our projects create value for communities by enhancing the urban fabric, all while providing exceptional returns for our investors. We depend on in-house expertise and relationships with trusted colleagues and consultants to produce the most accurate market, economic, financial, and programming analyses throughout the development process.

Our mission is executed through people of integrity, professionalism, and drive. We constantly strive to serve the best interests of all project partners, including tenants, investors, and business owners, as well as the general population of the cities and communities in which we operate. We maintain a genuine respect for the natural environment by sponsoring employees to become LEED accredited professionals and placing a major focus on sustainability in all projects.

OUR COMPANY

Focus Companies (Focus) is a Colorado-based collection of operating and investment companies. We acquire, develop and manage premium office, retail, residential, hospitality and mixed-use properties primarily in the Denver-metro area.

Our portfolio includes a diverse range of assets including retail and office space, hotels, Coworking spaces, surface parking lots, warehousing, self-storage facilities and special event space. We also own several operating companies that occupy many of our real estate assets; Enterprise Coworking, Greenbox Self Storage, Where the Buffalo Roam and Focus Parking Systems.

OUR VALUES

Focus started with a single employee with a pushcart on Denver’s 16th Street Mall. Guided by the following values we have grown our team and developed some of Denver’s highest profile and most exciting projects.

• Be Excellent. We take ownership of our work. We are accountable and responsible.
• Be Authentic. We are real. We value open and honest communication.
• Be Hungry. We love to learn, share and grow. We get the right stuff done.
• Be Happy. We love to have fun. We are positive and optimistic.