Senior Financial Analyst, Retail Asset Management

Overview: JBG SMITH owns, operates, develops, and invests in a portfolio of over 20 million square feet—with another 16.6 million square feet in our development pipeline—all concentrated in attractive submarkets in the Washington, DC region. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners—we are placemakers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.
From asset management and development to property operations and leasing, every decision we make at every property aligns with our overarching disciplined strategy of fostering growth and working to maximize value. Our culture of quality and customer service is entirely focused on ensuring that we serve our key customers: satisfied tenants and residents.
We are determined, innovative, competitive, and laser-focused. Our consensus-driven culture is rooted in collaboration and participation—inspiring innovation from every corner of our company. And we recognize and reward performance at all levels. As a result, our company is a magnet for top-tier talent, which we believe ensures a bright and prosperous future for our employees and our company.

In the Senior Financial Analyst role, you will have the opportunity to (i) deepen your analytical and financial modeling skills (ii) gain experience in creating and implementing business plans, (iii) develop leadership skills and (iv) interact with many groups throughout the company including acquisitions, development, accounting, lease administration and Senior Executives at JBG SMITH.

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do:

The Senior Financial Analyst in Retail Asset Management is responsible for working with senior leadership in the Retail Asset Management group and third-party owners to maximize the value of the retail assets under management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with asset managers and leasing to develop and implement the business plans and the marketing / leasing strategy for a portfolio of retail assets
• Creating cash flow valuation models for a portfolio of retail assets and utilizing the models to evaluate dispositions, renovation plans and other ROI opportunities
• Participating in evaluating retail acquisition opportunities and assisting with due diligence
• Preparing financial analysis for potential retail lease transactions
• Coordinating the annual budgeting process and reviewing monthly financial statements to understand performance relative to budget and identify areas for improvement
• Updating monthly and quarterly reporting materials for third-party owners, lenders, investors and Senior Executives
• Preparing other analysis as needed to support the retail asset management team

Qualifications:

What You Bring:

At JBG SMITH, our culture is important. We are committed to the highest standards of integrity, creativity and teamwork. Along with those qualities, Senior Financial Analysts must also bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in real estate, finance or business administration
• 18+ months of real estate experience in investments, asset management, or development
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel spreadsheets
• Professional presentation and superior written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for learning, focused attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Dependability as a team member who always gives their best and pitches in when others need help to ensure that collectively the team meets its goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  

JBG SMITH is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.