Financial Analyst Full Time

Plaza Retail REIT (TSX: PLZ.UN) is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Plaza’s portfolio at March 31, 2024 includes interests in 230 properties totaling approximately 8.9 million square feet across Canada and additional lands held for development. Plaza’s portfolio largely consists of open-air centres and stand-alone small box retail outlets and is predominantly occupied by national tenants with a focus on the essential needs, value and convenience market segments. For more information, please visit www.plaza.ca.

The Position

Based in either Fredericton, NB or Halifax, NS, the Financial Analyst will work with our dynamic team to arrange mortgage financing across our growing portfolio of retail properties. This role requires attention to detail, organization, and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in an energetic environment, values hard work, clear and independent thinking.

Key Responsibilities

· Arranging mortgage financing for retail properties across our portfolio;

· Underwriting potential acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties;

· Analysing development and redevelopment projects;

· Assisting with due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions; and

· Various financial analyses and support for our accounting, finance and development teams.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

· Undergraduate Degree in Accounting , Finance or other related field;

· 3+ years experience; commercial real estate or commercial financing experience an asset;

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

· Positive outlook, motivation to learn and grow;

· Excellent communication skills;

· Talent for cultivating and establishing good working relationships, both internally and externally; and

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including very strong Excel capabilities.

What Plaza can offer

· Plaza currently offers a hybrid work environment, where employees can work from home 2 days per week;

· Attractive benefits package, including health and dental, life, employee assistance program;

· Reduced summer hours;

· Potential to participate in various committees, such as the Responsibility and Sustainability Committee;

· Mentorship program;

· Opportunities for professional development and job-related training; and

· Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Jim Drake, CFO by August 2, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford, NS B4B 2G2

Application deadline: 2024-08-02