Real Estate Analyst

Senior Staff Real Estate Analyst

Performs functional and geographic corporate real estate responsibilities serving regulated and non-regulated companies. Perform acquisition, portfolio management (including program management) and disposition of real estate assets. Protect / manage Entergy real estate assets by maximizing value and minimizing risk through an enterprise / fiduciary focus on processes, policies and guidelines.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage programs that support portfolio management such as joint use (fiber optic access, communication attachments), minerals (oil & gas) properties and timber management (sustainable forestry including carbon sequestration) and land management (agriculture, mooring, batture).
• Divest of underutilized real estate assets, maximize revenue generation and minimize risk including but not limited to : Sales, Leases and Subleases as owner / landlord of underutilized space, Agriculture leases, Batture and Mooring Leases, Oil & Gas Leases and Royalties, Billboard leases, Timber Sales, Joint Use.
• Negotiate complex transactions including purchases, sales, leases, subleases, options, easements, mineral rights and donations. Perform financial analysis for transactions and financial modeling for scenario planning. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with business units in the jurisdictions. Develop sophisticated marketing strategies to execute acquisition and disposition of real estate assets ranging from routine to complex. Possess broad subject matter expertise in areas such as environmental, risk management, real estate law, governmental regulations, financial analysis and corporate policies.
• Implement real estate activities related to corporate strategies and special initiatives : e.g., Transco, EGSI Business Separation Plan, Enexus, ITC. Coordinate transaction services and issues with Legal, Environmental, Risk Management, Facilities, Accounting, Property Accounting, Tax and Finance, etc.
• Perform locational analysis, site searches and market analysis. Perform due diligence : Environmental, Valuation, Title commitment, Survey Zoning requirements, Flood zone, Utilities, Communications (e.g., fiber) Regulatory issues, Governmental ordinances, Deed restrictions / covenants, Encumbrances. Direct activities of real estate brokers, appraisers, surveyors and consultants. Perform highest and best use analysis of real estate assets and develop strategies for implementation.
• Perform research and feasibility studies in support of corporate initiatives. Business Continuity - Evacuation Team Member - Perform necessary activities to prepare for and respond to storm damage related to existing facilities or acquisition of new facilities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

7+ years of recent relevant experience in commercial real estate. Desired : Corporate Real Estate experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Preferred :