Acquisitions Analyst

About the Company

CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly-traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of seniors housing and healthcare-related properties. With 199 net-leased healthcare properties and three operated seniors housing properties in 27 states, CareTrust REIT is pursuing opportunities nationwide to acquire additional properties that will be leased to a diverse group of local, regional and national seniors housing operators, healthcare services providers, and other healthcare-related businesses. More information about CareTrust REIT is available at www.caretrustreit.com.

About the Opportunity

CareTrust is seeking a highly-motivated individual to play a key role within the acquisitions team by underwriting, performing due diligence, assisting in deal structuring, and closing senior housing transactions. CareTrust places a high value on intelligence, drive, and willingness to learn and grow, making this an excellent opportunity for the up-and-comer who is willing to work hard and make him or herself absolutely indispensable. This position is based in San Clemente, California, and some travel may be required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Track and manage potential skilled nursing (SNF), assisted living (ALF), and independent living (IL) deals sourced from brokers, investment banks, and operating partners
• Underwrite acquisition opportunities using CTRE’s proprietary Excel based cash flow model
• Develop models and analyses for various alternative investment structures, including sale-leaseback, construction/development transactions, mezzanine/debt investments, and joint ventures/partnership structures
• Interact with brokers, sellers, and investment bankers to accurately understand and determine transaction assumptions, facts, and risks necessary to properly evaluate an opportunity
• Preparation and presentation of formal and informal investment packages to management and the board identifying the risks and opportunities associated with each potential transaction
• Manage due diligence, third-party reports, and data rooms
• Participate in conference calls, review documents, and provide support to the transaction working group
• Assist in the closing process and produce transition memorandums to be used by the asset management and accounting teams
• Participate in local property tours and site visits
• Ad hoc analytical support to the acquisitions asset management teams

Professional Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
• Prefer some form of asset management, accounting, or finance experience. Real estate industry experience preferred, but not required
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze historical operating statements and forecast proforma results by utilizing industry benchmarks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid negotiation and persuasion skills; ability to positively influence others in the absence of direct authority

Personal Qualifications

• A positive, energetic person who thrives in high-energy, high-accountability environments
• A highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable professional who can work independently
• A self-starter who requires minimal supervision and views no task as too large or too small
• A no-nonsense multi-tasker, who exhibits a high degree of initiative and the ability to quickly cut through complex problems to craft creative, pragmatic and effective solutions
• A disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits, a driving commitment to timeliness and a strong sense of pride in a job well-done
• A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Responsive and flexible; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and modify approaches or methods to best fit the situation

Physical Environment:

• Mostly general office work, typically including extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in fulfilling job duties
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays