EY Analyst Associate Manager Transaction Real Estate Services 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

646876753

• Strategic Advisory Services
  
  • We help clients to achieve their potential from development to disposition of assets and all steps in between, including oversight, governance, highest and best use and portfolio rationalization.
• Valuation Advisory Services
  
  • Our team has been involved with some of the largest and most challenging real estate valuations for the purposes of disposition, purchase price allocation of multi-billion dollar transactions, shareholder disputes, butterfly transactions, litigation and restructuring.
• Transaction Advisory Services
  
  • We provide an integrated service offering that supports the client through every step of the transaction process from strategy development through to transaction execution and closing.

Your key responsibilities:

As an Analyst or Associate (Manager) in our Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Real Estate practice, you will execute on high-impact commercial real estate investment and transaction mandates. You will collaborate with a dynamic national team to deliver strategic insights and drive value for our clients across Canada.

• Work on a variety of real estate engagements with a strong focus on investment analysis, transaction advisory, and capital markets.
• Conduct valuation of commercial real estate assets and portfolios to support investment decisions, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
• Build, review, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment returns, deal feasibility, and capital deployment strategies.
• Advise on real estate investment strategies for both public and private sector clients, including portfolio optimization and asset repositioning.
• Analyze market trends, comparable transactions, and economic indicators to support investment underwriting and deal execution.
• Source, compile, and interpret financial and industry data from databases, public filings, and proprietary sources to support investment theses and transaction rationale.
• Support buy-side and sell-side real estate due diligence, including financial, operational, and market assessments.
• Monitor and interpret Canadian commercial real estate market trends to identify investment opportunities and risks.
• Prepare client-ready presentations and investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, pitch preparation, and relationship management.

We are interested in candidates who have:

• Analyst: 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably with a focus on investment, capital markets, or transaction advisory.
• Associate/Manager: 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably with a focus on investment, capital markets, or transaction advisory.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
• Progress toward or interest in obtaining an AACI, CFA, and/or CBV designation is an asset.
• Registration as a Real Estate Broker or Sales Representative is a plus
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, valuation methodologies, and investment drivers.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, and transaction support.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Interest in working with a diverse client base across public and private sectors.