Property Analyst

Our client is a completely independent property acquisition and advisory firm servicing high-net-worth private investors across Australia. The business specialises in acquiring and leasing commercial, retail, industrial, large-format retail, and mixed-use assets nationally. They are now seeking to hire a Property Analyst to provide critical financial modelling, transaction coordination, and due diligence support for live commercial transactions. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with senior advisory leadership, directly impacting property acquisition strategies and asset performance across multiple sectors nationally.Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial Modelling & AnalysisBuild and stress-test cash flow, IRR, and valuation models using Microsoft Excel and bespoke platformsConduct commercial property and market research, including comprehensive comparable sales and rental analysisReview tenant schedules, rent rolls, outgoings, valuations, and contracts to identify commercial risks and quantify financial impactsResearch tenant covenants, vendors, comparable market evidence, and submarket fundamentalsDue Diligence & Transaction SupportScreen on-market and off-market opportunities against specific client mandates and internal investment criteriaRun buyer-side due diligence workflows and coordinate with legal, technical, environmental, and financial advisorsComplete detailed lease abstractions, review lease documentation, and identify material risksPrepare agent question lists, data room gap lists, and DD query schedulesReporting & DocumentationPrepare professional investment reports, deal papers, investment committee summaries, and client-facing memorandumsMaintain organised transaction records, data room documentation, and structured reporting filesAssist with the continuous refinement of internal templates, processes, and corporate frameworksSupport senior advisors and directors with comprehensive transaction coordination and administrative tasksRequirementsTertiary qualification in Property, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Law, or a related disciplineMinimum of 2 to 7+ years of experience within commercial real estate, investment, valuation, advisory, asset management, banking, or agency environmentsStrong Microsoft Excel skills with proven experience building, auditing, and stress-testing financial modelsHigh level of written and verbal English communication proficiency, capable of producing professional reports and investment memorandumsStrong commercial judgement, analytical thinking, and a disciplined approach to workflow managementExceptional attention to detail and the ability to comfortably manage multiple live transaction workflows simultaneouslyWillingness to work full-time hours aligned to the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) business zoneNice-to-Have SkillsDirect experience with Australian commercial lease reviews and lease abstractionExposure to buy-side due diligence specifically for Australian commercial property assetsSolid understanding of valuation methodologies, including Capitalisation, DCF, and Direct ComparisonFamiliarity with Australian property legislation, Retail Leases Acts, and Property Council or API standardsStrong PowerPoint and document design capabilities for premium client-facing presentationsBenefitsPermanent work-from-home set-upDayshift (Australian business hours)Full-time jobHMOAnnual leaveChristmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)Originally posted on Himalayas