COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cypress Equities was founded in 1995 in Dallas, TX with a core focus on single-tenant build-to-suit developments. The portfolio grew quickly and established its national reputation synonymous with the premier development, operation, and management of destination-class commercial and residential properties in the U.S. Since its inception, Cypress Equities companies have been actively involved in over 115 real estate investments, valued at more than $2.8 billion, including over $1.2 billion of total invested equity.

 POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Analyst will support the asset management activities of Cypress and its affiliates. The candidate will be responsible for the financial modeling, management of capital transactions (loans, pad sales, etc.), communications with lenders and partners, and other related responsibilities in support of existing portfolio and new opportunities across the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The position will work with all levels in the organization including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Directors, and Directors with deal screening, underwriting, due diligence, and the asset management of various investments. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models and underwriting for current portfolio and prospective acquisitions
• Analysis of complex partnership structures in support of acquisition and asset management activities, stressing project and joint venture performance
• Working with senior management and external brokers, legal team, etc. to manage capital markets transactions (such as loan extensions, refinances, pad sales, etc.)

• Conducting regular comparisons to budget and evaluating the impact of potential lease transactions and capital improvements
• Communicating with senior management regarding ongoing project status, underwriting variance reporting, and performance metrics

• Assisting senior management in the preparation of investment memorandums and presentations for various third parties

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of real estate finance and underwriting experience in commercial retail real estate, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or Engineering. Graduate degree in Business or Real Estate, a plus
• Experience in asset management and value-add acquisitions or ground-up development
• Experience with or certified in Argus Enterprise
• Strong financial modeling and Excel capability

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• High energy, ambitious self-starter
• Professional maturity and strong work ethic
• Detailed oriented with high aptitude for financial analysis
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Argus
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with a preference for working in a fast-paced environment, operating at times on a broad scope with minimal detailed direction
• Exceptional capacity to deliver in written and spoken word compelling arguments and viewpoints

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Excel, Argus Enterprise, a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cypress Equities as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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About Cypress Equities

Cypress Equities was founded in 1995. Since that time Cypress Equities has established a national reputation synonymous with the premier development, operation and management of destination-class retail, residential and mixed-use properties in the U.S. and abroad. Cypress operates on a vertically integrated operator platform with core competencies in acquisitions, development, asset management, leasing, property operations, legal and finance. Since its inception, Cypress Equities companies have been actively involved in over 200 real estate investments, valued at more than $4 billion, including over $1 billion of total invested equity. The Cypress project portfolio has consisted of commercial development, investment, and sale-leaseback transactions, and includes more than 20 million square feet of retail, office, residential, automotive and industrial real estate. Today there are three Cypress Equities offices throughout the United States, including Dallas (headquarters), Atlanta and New York.

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