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Technical Analyst, Valuations and Analytics page is loaded Technical Analyst, Valuations and Analytics Apply locations Toronto, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-5399 Why join us?Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.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; andPrepare 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.#LI-HybridOur story:Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontarios municipal employees.For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives. About Us Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story. At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.