Oxford Rotational Program Jobs

Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

Oxford is a leading global platform for real estate investment, development and management, with a portfolio of over $60 billion of high quality real estate assets under management. Headquartered in Toronto, Oxford continues to pursue progressive, scalable growth nationally and internationally and has regional offices throughout Canada, US, Europe and Asia. Oxford is the real estate arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension funds. For more information about us visit www.oxfordproperties.com.

About The Program

In this rotational program, you will be a key member of engaged, high-reaching teams and part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate, and valuing customers as genuine partners.

You will have the opportunity to participate in 4 x six-month rotations (total 2 years) with Asset Management, Operations, Leasing and Development Teams.

Rotation Responsibilities

Asset Management Analyst

The asset management team works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maximize asset value for all Canadian Retail, Residential and Office assets. This team leads key processes including Budget target setting, annual asset management plans and strategic investment plans and leasing, operational and capital investment decision making. This team develops the holistic strategy for each asset and as a result is often the “go-to” team when senior leadership, co-owners or other internal teams need questions answered.

As a rotational analyst, you will run various analyses to support the above processes. Examples of analyses include analyzing big data sets to extract unique insights that help drive business performance, calculating financial metrics (NERs, Yields, NPVs, IRRs and payback periods), Variance Analysis to understand key drivers of performance, and many more.  You will have opportunities to participate in sector specific events to build your knowledge of the industry and keep the broader team up to date on trends. While doing all of this, you will have the opportunity to work closely with many internal stakeholders including investments, legal, valuations, finance, leasing and operations on an ad-hoc basis.

Operations Assistant Property Manager

Tenant Relations & Guest Relations

• Establish an on-going positive relationship through effective communication and tenant visits
• Conduct daily site walks and quality assurance checks with the management team

Property Administration

• Spend time to understand daily reconciliation of cash receipts process
• Assist in preparation of YE Adjustment packages and collections

Finance, Accounting, Reporting

• Produce monthly revenue/expense variance analysis for internal and owner reviews
• Participate in leasing meeting and assist with new deal reviews as needed
• Monthly sales and traffic reporting
• Assist in annual budget process
• Review and produce draft budget reports with General Manager/Property Manager

Operations

• Assist in producing the monthly operating cost accruals are submitted to Accounting
• Actively engage in one major capital project from planning, RFP, approval and project management

Marketing

• Support the coordination of events, activations, and promotions in collaboration with marketing and Specialty Leasing
• Assist in the production of the annual marketing plan and budget

Leasing Associate

The retail leasing team’s focus is to strategically merchandise and lease our assets to draw traffic, be the prominent retail destination in each city while generating revenue and adding value for OMERS. This team also works collaboratively across all asset classes including office, residential, and hotels to create complimentary amenities for our customers and tenants. The retail team works directly with external parties to secure transactions and prospect new tenants while working closely with internal teams to execute on our strategic vision.

In the rotational leasing role, you will source and prospect new tenants, research and maintain a comparable transaction database, participate in tours, facilitate information requests from prospects, and develop a working relationship with brokers/tenants. Internally, you’ll be responsible for the financial analysis of prospective lease transactions, drafting documents, maintaining current inventory of available spaces, coordinating tours, and collaborating with operations, asset management, legal, construction, and development.

Development Analyst

During this rotation, the successful candidate will have broad exposure to real estate developments across the residential, office, life sciences, and retail asset classes. On a day-to-day basis, the primary responsibility will be assisting in the underwriting of real estate developments by creating and/or maintaining proforma financial models for future and current developments. As part of this, the candidate will be expected to communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gather supporting details and information. Other responsibilities include running lease deal and cost sensitivity analyses; assisting in the preparation of slide decks to be presented to Oxford’s Investment Committee; and working with Oxford’s Investment team to underwrite potential development-related acquisitions.

You should apply if you are/ have….

• Possession of (or working towards) a CFA and/or a professional accounting designation considered an asset
• Eager to learn, a flexible attitude towards a variety of tasks and highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Passionate about all aspects of real estate, inquisitive and always looking to grow and learn in their career and who thrives in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt.
• Working towards or have completed your undergraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning/Development or Engineering
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, problem solving and project management skills
• A critical thinker, driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance
• Strong excel skills required and knowledge of ARGUS Enterprise considered an asset

Our story

Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.

For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.