Associate, Capital Markets

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Job description

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Link Logistics Real Estate ("Link") is an industrial real estate operating platform owned by Blackstone. Link currently manages a national portfolio of high-quality, well-located industrial assets totaling over 400 million square feet throughout the United States, with approximately $1.5B in the development pipeline. Established by Blackstone in 2019 as a best-in-class logistics real estate operating platform, Link brings customers the highest quality logistics portfolio, operating at the highest standard. The company's properties are at the center of the modern supply chain, helping its customers move products faster and more efficiently than ever before. Link's real estate investment business operates a diverse portfolio, including an unsurpassed selection of last-mile facilities in highly sought-after urban infill locations.

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has $174B of investor capital under management. The company is one of the world's largest property owners, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, multifamily, and single-family housing, office, hospitality, and retail.

The Associate, Capital Markets will report to the VP. Together with the Capital Markets team, the Associate will be responsible for supporting Link senior management and the Blackstone team in all analytics, reporting, and deliverables related to Link's capital structure and financial performance. Responsibilities will be wide-ranging and will include ongoing evaluation and underwriting of the business, as well as the structuring and execution of strategic capital markets transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and maintain financial models and run company/fund/portfolio-level analytics on an ongoing and ad-hoc basis

Create presentations for Link senior management, Blackstone, and external parties

Synthesize, cleanse, and monitor financial, operating, and portfolio data received from various internal teams

Work closely with, mentor, and train analyst(s) in real estate valuation, corporate finance, capital markets, and financial modeling

Improve quality and efficiency of reporting to Link senior management and Blackstone

Track and evaluate Link's portfolio, capital structure, and financial and operating performance relative to peers

Collect, evaluate, and present macroeconomic, real estate sector, industry, and public / private market statistics, trends, and transaction activity

Collaborate with the FP&A team to create and maintain asset- and portfolio-level analytics

Work closely with the Accounting, Investments, and Data Analytics teams to ensure data integrity across the entire portfolio

Handle special projects and analyses, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum 3 years' investment banking experience (or 1 year with MBA degree); real estate experience strongly preferred

Experience with structuring and executing capital markets and corporate-level strategic transactions

Advanced financial analytical skills and experience building complex models

Strong interpersonal and project management skills

Advanced excel and financial modeling skills

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email

Covid Policy

Link complies with all federal, state, and local employment and other laws. Link also seeks to ensure the safety and promote the well-being of all our employees. Subject to applicable law, Link requires that all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination status prior to commencement of employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation if available under applicable law, including for a disability, medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

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