Investment Analyst

The Investment Analyst will support the Investment Team by acting as an efficient team player with the ability to quickly assess the needs of, develop a work plan for, and excel at all tasks given regardless of previous knowledge. The candidate must have a working knowledge of financial fundamentals and financial modeling. Real estate experience is a plus, but not required.

The overall purpose of this role is to support Commerce RI’s goal of drawing business to the area and getting Rhode Islanders back to work.

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The specific omission of specific statements of duties does not preclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Evaluate applications for state business and real estate incentive investments;
• Building complex pro-forma financial models and valuation analyses, including scenario analyses;
• Prepare investment summaries to support the investment approvals process; and
• Support the negotiation and closing process for all transactions/contracts.
• Intelligence: The ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study.
• Resourcefulness: Passionately finds ways over, around, or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond the call of duty. Shows bias for action. A results- oriented “doer.”
• Written Communications: Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and word usage.
• Goal Setting: Sets fair stretch goals for self and others. Encourages individual initiative.
• Ambition: Desires to grow in responsibility and authority.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. An academic concentration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Strategic Management, or related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in economic development, financial analysis, private equity, real estate, investment banking, and/or consulting.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, especially building flexible Excel models.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Interest in economic development and motivated by Commerce RI’s mission.

Classification
Regular Full Time
37.5 Hours per Week
Salary / Exempt

Reports to
Executive Vice President Investments

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (the ‘Corporation’) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The Corporation will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.