Senior Research Analyst, Investments
About the role
Position Summary and Objectives
The Senior Research Analyst, Investments reports to the Managing Partner and is responsible for leading investment research and analysis in support of the creation of investment theses for funds, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), co-investments, and joint venture strategies, incorporating an understanding of private equity deal terms, capital structures, and investor return requirements.
The role focuses on developing data-driven, defensible investment narratives by synthesizing market research, capital markets analysis, and underwriting insights. This position plays a key role in shaping new investment strategies, identifying thematic opportunities, and supporting capital formation by producing high-quality research and analytical materials aligned with the firm’s investment objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of investment theses for new and existing funds, SPVs, co-investments, and joint venture structures
- Conduct in-depth market, sector, and geographic research to identify attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities and assess their suitability for different investor profiles and capital sources
- Analyze macroeconomic, capital markets, and real estate cycle trends to inform strategic positioning and timing
- Support underwriting activities by developing market assumptions, demand and supply analyses, and comparable transaction research, with consideration for leverage, equity structures, and downside protection relevant to private equity investments
- Prepare written investment narratives, strategy papers, and thematic research to support capital deployment and fundraising efforts, including clear articulation of return profiles, risk factors, and investor alignment.
- Collaborate closely with the investment and transactions teams to align research insights with execution strategies, deal structures, and capital-raising objectives
- Evaluate potential investment themes across asset classes, capital structures, and return profiles
- Maintain and enhance proprietary research tools, databases, benchmarks, and market trackers
- Review and synthesize third-party research, broker materials, appraisals, and consultant reports to validate assumptions and conclusions
- Contribute to investor-facing strategy materials, pitch content, and responses to research-driven diligence inquiries by providing market context, investment rationale, and insight into investor expectations
- Monitor portfolio-level and market performance trends to refine and evolve investment theses over time
- Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts on research methodologies, analytical rigor, and presentation standards
- Perform other related responsibilities as requested from time to time
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, real estate, or a related field
- CFA designation, MBA, MFin, or other relevant professional designation considered a strong asset
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in real estate investment research, capital markets, or investment analysis
- Demonstrated experience developing investment theses, strategy materials, or thematic research with exposure to private equity deal terms, fund or SPV structures, and capital-raising considerations
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals across multiple asset classes and geographies
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise considered an asset
- Solid understanding of financial analysis concepts including IRR, EM, NPV, sensitivity analysis, and downside risk assessment
- Strong knowledge of macroeconomic and capital markets dynamics and their impact on real estate investments, investor allocation behavior, and capital availability
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling, and decision-oriented insights
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
- Experience working closely with senior investment professionals and external stakeholders
Personal Competencies
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear investment narratives
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying new ideas and opportunities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism, with an appreciation for how investment ideas must align with investor needs and capital constraints
- Results-oriented with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose solutions
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving investment strategies and market conditions
Accommodations
CPMI is committed to accommodating employees with disabilities throughout their employment with Crown in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know.
Legal Disclaimers
W****ork Authorization
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application, and during their employment at Crown.
Third-Party Recruiters
Crown does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not submit resumes or candidate information without prior written agreement. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Assessment / Artificial Intelligence
As part of our recruitment process, Crown may require candidates to complete behavioral assessments. Some elements of this process may involve the use of AI-driven tools to help us better understand your strengths and working style. These tools are designed to support fair and consistent evaluations and ensure the best possible fit for the role and our team. AI may be used as a supportive tool; however, final decisions are made by humans.
About Crown Property Management Inc.
Crown is a commercial real estate investment, property management organization committed to delivering both higher performance for our investors and a better experience for our tenants throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Ottawa Area.
Investment Savvy: At Crown, we specialize in identifying undervalued real estate assets and optimizing every detail of operations to maximize their value. We co-invest to acquire, finance and realize untapped potential. From re-zoning and redevelopment to property branding and parking operations, no consideration is too small...or too big.
Real Estate Management: A Crown building is an actively managed one. We work tirelessly to elevate each Crown property's profile. For each property, a multi-disciplinary team of Crown professionals with expertise in investing, asset management, property management, and leasing develop a comprehensive strategic plan. Our hands-on approach to real estate management delivers both higher performance for our investors and a better experience for our tenants.
Tenant Focused: We strive to be the manager of choice for tenants. By understanding what high performing businesses and their employees truly value, we deliver the details that businesses appreciate most from welcoming lobbies, to on-site concierge services, to shuttle buses and sustainability initiatives. Even small gestures like self-serve maintenance perks in our parking garages add up to a big difference.
Taking the Lead on Leasing: We actively seek customers who will make a positive contribution to the future of our properties. Equally important, we make it easy for them to relocate to a Crown building, through a seamless leasing process, a variety of construction options, and the creative structuring of lease terms. With existing customers, we work to extend and renew lease terms in advance, carefully managing risk by spreading lease maturities over time.
Senior Research Analyst, Investments
About the role
Position Summary and Objectives
The Senior Research Analyst, Investments reports to the Managing Partner and is responsible for leading investment research and analysis in support of the creation of investment theses for funds, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), co-investments, and joint venture strategies, incorporating an understanding of private equity deal terms, capital structures, and investor return requirements.
The role focuses on developing data-driven, defensible investment narratives by synthesizing market research, capital markets analysis, and underwriting insights. This position plays a key role in shaping new investment strategies, identifying thematic opportunities, and supporting capital formation by producing high-quality research and analytical materials aligned with the firm’s investment objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of investment theses for new and existing funds, SPVs, co-investments, and joint venture structures
- Conduct in-depth market, sector, and geographic research to identify attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities and assess their suitability for different investor profiles and capital sources
- Analyze macroeconomic, capital markets, and real estate cycle trends to inform strategic positioning and timing
- Support underwriting activities by developing market assumptions, demand and supply analyses, and comparable transaction research, with consideration for leverage, equity structures, and downside protection relevant to private equity investments
- Prepare written investment narratives, strategy papers, and thematic research to support capital deployment and fundraising efforts, including clear articulation of return profiles, risk factors, and investor alignment.
- Collaborate closely with the investment and transactions teams to align research insights with execution strategies, deal structures, and capital-raising objectives
- Evaluate potential investment themes across asset classes, capital structures, and return profiles
- Maintain and enhance proprietary research tools, databases, benchmarks, and market trackers
- Review and synthesize third-party research, broker materials, appraisals, and consultant reports to validate assumptions and conclusions
- Contribute to investor-facing strategy materials, pitch content, and responses to research-driven diligence inquiries by providing market context, investment rationale, and insight into investor expectations
- Monitor portfolio-level and market performance trends to refine and evolve investment theses over time
- Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts on research methodologies, analytical rigor, and presentation standards
- Perform other related responsibilities as requested from time to time
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, real estate, or a related field
- CFA designation, MBA, MFin, or other relevant professional designation considered a strong asset
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in real estate investment research, capital markets, or investment analysis
- Demonstrated experience developing investment theses, strategy materials, or thematic research with exposure to private equity deal terms, fund or SPV structures, and capital-raising considerations
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals across multiple asset classes and geographies
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise considered an asset
- Solid understanding of financial analysis concepts including IRR, EM, NPV, sensitivity analysis, and downside risk assessment
- Strong knowledge of macroeconomic and capital markets dynamics and their impact on real estate investments, investor allocation behavior, and capital availability
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling, and decision-oriented insights
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
- Experience working closely with senior investment professionals and external stakeholders
Personal Competencies
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear investment narratives
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying new ideas and opportunities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism, with an appreciation for how investment ideas must align with investor needs and capital constraints
- Results-oriented with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose solutions
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving investment strategies and market conditions
Accommodations
CPMI is committed to accommodating employees with disabilities throughout their employment with Crown in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know.
Legal Disclaimers
W****ork Authorization
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application, and during their employment at Crown.
Third-Party Recruiters
Crown does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not submit resumes or candidate information without prior written agreement. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Assessment / Artificial Intelligence
As part of our recruitment process, Crown may require candidates to complete behavioral assessments. Some elements of this process may involve the use of AI-driven tools to help us better understand your strengths and working style. These tools are designed to support fair and consistent evaluations and ensure the best possible fit for the role and our team. AI may be used as a supportive tool; however, final decisions are made by humans.
About Crown Property Management Inc.
Crown is a commercial real estate investment, property management organization committed to delivering both higher performance for our investors and a better experience for our tenants throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Ottawa Area.
Investment Savvy: At Crown, we specialize in identifying undervalued real estate assets and optimizing every detail of operations to maximize their value. We co-invest to acquire, finance and realize untapped potential. From re-zoning and redevelopment to property branding and parking operations, no consideration is too small...or too big.
Real Estate Management: A Crown building is an actively managed one. We work tirelessly to elevate each Crown property's profile. For each property, a multi-disciplinary team of Crown professionals with expertise in investing, asset management, property management, and leasing develop a comprehensive strategic plan. Our hands-on approach to real estate management delivers both higher performance for our investors and a better experience for our tenants.
Tenant Focused: We strive to be the manager of choice for tenants. By understanding what high performing businesses and their employees truly value, we deliver the details that businesses appreciate most from welcoming lobbies, to on-site concierge services, to shuttle buses and sustainability initiatives. Even small gestures like self-serve maintenance perks in our parking garages add up to a big difference.
Taking the Lead on Leasing: We actively seek customers who will make a positive contribution to the future of our properties. Equally important, we make it easy for them to relocate to a Crown building, through a seamless leasing process, a variety of construction options, and the creative structuring of lease terms. With existing customers, we work to extend and renew lease terms in advance, carefully managing risk by spreading lease maturities over time.