Senior Development Analyst

Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food & agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives. We develop, manage and invest in vibrant urban locations where our activities can make a positive contribution to communities while promoting sustainability. Established in North America for over 70 years, our longstanding values of integrity, respect and trust have defined how we conduct our business. We are an active owner and developer on a journey to Net Zero Carbon operations, focused on transformative projects and the creative improvement of our investment portfolio. We are a values-led organisation which represents the Grosvenor family and share a common purpose – to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit – addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations. About The OpportunityReporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Senior Development Analyst will support the development team through all phases of residential and mixed-use projects in Vancouver. You will create and maintain dynamic financial models, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare pro forma analyses to assess project viability. Your role involves working closely with development, construction, marketing, finance, and legal teams to ensure accurate financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle. You will perform sensitivity analyses, develop scenarios to assess risks and opportunities, and provide regular updates and variance analysis to senior management. You will collaborate with external consultants, appraisers, and financial institutions to validate financial assumptions. You will lead the appraisal process, loan monitoring, and property tax reviews, while preparing monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external audiences. You will also prepare pitch books and presentations to summarize development opportunities for equity partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Acting as the main point of contact for capital partners’ analysts, you will address all financial analysis questions and explain assumptions and components of each development pro forma. What Sets You Apart The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or progression towards a CFA designation coupled with hands-on expertise in real estate development. Your strong written and oral communication skills are pivotal, complemented by a robust ability to conduct comprehensive financial proforma analyses. This includes tackling highly intricate development proformas, project budgets, forecasts, and returns, as well as evaluating prospective deals with complex structures. Your talent lies in distilling complex issues into clear, actionable insights, supported by a solid understanding of real estate development economics and business concepts. Local market knowledge, including familiarity with public agencies, and consulting contacts, is advantageous. Additionally, your proficiency spans MS Excel for detailed financial modeling, alongside a strong working knowledge of Argus Developer. What You Can Expect Our culture is one of high achievement, enjoyment and balance, recognizing, encouraging, and supporting personal life outside of work. We seek to recruit and develop people who share our values – Integrity, Respect and Trust – and have the skills and ambition to help us implement our strategy. We take pride in what we’ve built, and we value the contributions and perspectives that everyone brings. It’s a place that provides a wealth of opportunities for people to learn and develop. The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. Actual offered salary will depend on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. In addition to base pay, eligible employees participate in incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a comprehensive range of health and wellness benefits. Next Steps For further information and to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest.