Senior Analyst. Asset Management

Job Description

About the Company

Putting People First, Every day. Lankin Investments is a leading Canadian real estate investment & asset management firm with property under management of over $2B consisting of 6,400+ multi-family units and 2,500+ units in development. Our ethos is simple yet profound: Driven by our people, we foster financial prosperity and community value through strategic Canadian real estate investments. With more than 15 years of successfully acquiring, managing, and operating multi-residential properties across Canada, we have achieved a celebrated reputation among real estate investors. The success is driven by providing our team members with an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

About the Role

Your Opportunity. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Asset Management, the Senior Analyst, Asset Management plays a critical role in advancing Lankin Investments' portfolio-wide asset management strategy. This individual will serve as the analytical extension of the Senior Director - trusted to independently lead complex qualitative and quantitative portfolio analyses, synthesize insights, and deliver timely, decision-grade recommendations that inform capital allocation and strategic direction. This role is designed for a high-performing professional who combines analytical rigor with commercial judgment and thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Asset Management:
• Serve as the primary analytical extension of the Senior Director, Asset Management on portfolio-wide performance reviews, strategic planning initiatives, and capital allocation decisions.
• Lead consolidated portfolio reporting, including NOI trend analysis, variance diagnostics, leasing performance metrics, margin analysis, and operational benchmarking.
• Drive the annual Asset Strategic Planning process (3–5 year horizon), incorporating refinancing assumptions, capital programs, macroeconomic forecasts, and market dynamics.
• Prepare executive-level materials for senior leadership, lenders, and investors, translating complex analysis into clear, structured strategic recommendations.
• Identify cross-portfolio risks, performance gaps, and value-creation opportunities, and proactively recommend mitigation and optimization strategies.

• Review and critically assess annual asset-level business plans, identifying assumptions risk, performance gaps, and areas for strategic enhancement.

• Debt Facility:

• Support portfolio-wide debt strategy, including maturity mapping, covenant monitoring, refinancing analysis, and lender request fulfillment.
• Fulfill the preparation of refinancing and bridge financing packages, including detailed financial modelling and lender due diligence coordination.

• Structure and coordinate CMHC-insured financing initiatives (including MLI Select), ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and optimization of proceeds, leverage, and program eligibility.

• Building Capital Expenditure Management:

• Consolidate and evaluate capital plans across the portfolio to ensure prioritization, ROI alignment, and strategic consistency.
• Develop portfolio-level capital allocation frameworks to assess and rank competing investment initiatives.
• Perform post-completion return analysis on major capital projects to evaluate performance versus underwriting.

• Support long-term repositioning, densification, and value-add underwriting initiatives.

• Financial Analysis:

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support fund-level and asset-level decision-making.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses across key variables including rent growth, vacancy, cap rates, financing costs, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze macroeconomic and market trends to inform portfolio positioning and forward-looking strategy.

• Prepare structured analysis and commentary for senior management and investors.

• Administrative Support:

• Maintain organized financial and operational records to support executive reporting and strategic analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and investor reporting packages.
• Review property tour reports and site visit documentation to identify emerging operational trends, risk indicators, and capital priorities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a University Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline, and will ideally have a minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in asset management, real estate finance, investment analysis, or a related institutional real estate environment. They will demonstrate advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, including multi-year cash flow forecasting, debt structuring, sensitivity analysis, and portfolio-level scenario modelling. Exceptional analytical capabilities and an uncompromising attention to detail are critical to success in this role, as the position directly supports senior-level portfolio reviews and strategic capital allocation decisions.

Required Skills

Familiarity with debt execution processes, including CMHC-insured financing programs such as MLI Select, is considered a strong asset, including an understanding of underwriting requirements, eligibility criteria, lender due diligence processes, and submission workflows. The candidate will possess strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and professionalism required to support executive presentations and investor reporting. They will exhibit intellectual curiosity, ownership mentality, and the ability to operate independently while managing multiple portfolio-wide initiatives simultaneously. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required. Experience with real estate operating and reporting platforms such as Yardi, SuiteSpot, and WorkEvo is considered a strong asset. The successful candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, disciplined time management, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising analytical rigor or accuracy.

How We Define Success of the Role

• You become a trusted analytical extension to the Senior Director, Asset Management, capable of independently leading complex portfolio analyses.
• You elevate portfolio reporting from backward-looking to forward-looking, strategy-driven insight.
• You materially improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of executive and investor materials.
• You embody our core values of entrepreneurial drive, integrity, dedication, collaboration, and inclusivity while contributing to a high-performance, engaged team environment.
• You are a self-starter, with a strong analytical mindset, to drive the growth of our asset management & investment programs. You continuously demonstrate our core values through all aspects of your work: entrepreneurial drive, integrity, dedication, collaboration, and inclusivity. You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent. You continuously grow your professional network through industry events and professional development.

Why Join Lankin Investments?

At Lankin Investments, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values entrepreneurial drive, integrity, and collaboration. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution and be part of the company's growth. We offer a competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives, the ability to invest in our funds, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to create lasting value for our investors and make a positive impact on the communities we serve.