Anybody with Real Estate Asset Management or Financial Analyst experience?
I am 25 with 4 years' experience working as an agent but am interested in other CRE fields that involve more analytics, number crunching, modeling, investment/value add decision making, etc. 

RE Asset Management seems like a career I would be interested in but I am not finding many open positions for that roll. Can anybody  share their experience with this position? Any recommendations on finding a job opportunity? 

I thought working as a financial analyst for a larger firm or investment team might be more up my alley, too. Can anybody share their experience with this position? It seems entry level but can it be a longtime career?
[{"id": "glvw3uo", "text": "Just my .02 cents, but I don't think there is the kind of money you'll want to make in that area and I question the longevity with easy outsourcing to other countries via the internet for those kinds of positions.   I could be completely wrong though.", "replies": [{"id": "glw3t52", "text": "You\u2019re completely wrong.", "replies": [{"id": "glwcwuj", "text": "Like I said I could be wrong.  Let me put it another way.  I've never met any asset managers that weren't over-worked and were able to retire young.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "glwddx4", "text": "&gt;I could be completely wrong though.\n\nNot sure why you're being downvoted, you had the disclaimer", "replies": [{"id": "glwe0qi", "text": "I'm sure it is analysts... Especially with the longevity comment.  No one wants to think they have sent years in college and/or in their profession and it can be easily taken over by AI or outsourced to other countries but it is happening in industries never imagined.  Professions like Radiology, Engineering, etc.. will all be greatly impacted in the near future as will anything that is analytical and numbers crunching.", "replies": [{"id": "glweyj9", "text": "No I mean you're completely wrong, but at least you just put in the disclaimer. \n\nAutomation is for things that are repetitive tasks or easily streamlined.  Asset management is not one of them. The work is basically half-art, half-science and is far from just number crunching.  Either that or you're confusing asset management with the bookkeeping the capital, which is just a fraction of the job. Even the valuations portion requires a lot of subjectivity, and how other \\*people\\* will respond to capital projects.  Though there's a point where only artists and musicians are immune from AI, A/M pretty far down the list of automatable jobs.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "glx04ez", "text": "&gt;  question the longevity with easy outsourcing to other countries via the internet for those kinds of positions. \n\nReal estate is half science and half art. If you do not understand are submerge in the market, you can't be good at doing real estate analysis.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glvy5lv", "text": "Yes, financial analysts tend to work behind the cameras and do plenty of the financial modelling. It is usually a entry level position, but there are plenty of senior financial analysts who get the CFA and Argus certification and stay in that position for their whole career.  Usually asset managers start as analysts since it requires similar skills but different rates of responsibility. the big difference is that the asset manager is more executive as it creates and executes the investment strategy.\n\nAnalyst positions are very competitive in good firms. Most usually start as interns or you need to compete with top talent. This means you need to have an exceptional background and proof that you have work in multiple kinds of deals. \n\nSalaries and bonus start as low as $45k a year and can go up to $200k for an analyst, particularly if you have a good bonus structure. Asset managers usually earn from $80k and can go to millions of dollars, depending on the portfolio they manage.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glvyv9u", "text": "Asset management can mean a few things, but in this case seems like you\u2019re referring to portfolio management rather than property management, debt servicing etc.\n\nI think it would be difficult to get into asset management without prior experience, or an MBA, CFA or other major qualification. Therefore, you\u2019re on the right track looking for analyst positions.\n\nLots of nomenclature for these positions; asset manager, portfolio manager, CFO, Vice President, VP asset mgmt etc. The silver lining being that with some experience as an analyst or associate of a broad range of CRE positions, you may be able to navigate into the area. In other words, you could start in servicing, relationship management, appraisal/valuation, property management/operations, and ultimately end up in asset management.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glvz4ag", "text": "I have worked in financial analysis for real estate mainly for funds and banks. To tell you the truth, you need to be very passionate about numbers - make sure it's the right job for you before going in for it.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glw6crx", "text": "Current asset management analyst for a regional development firm with a couple ~$5B in assets under management.  I\u2019d say previous posts about loving numbers and analysis are accurate for the analyst level role.  If you work more towards AM you handle more strategy (leasing,debt,exit) which may be up your alley given brokerage experience.\n\nI\u2019ve been the main AM analyst for two years and next logical step is an Asset Manager.  I have an acquisitions background prior to this role so modeling was heavily required.", "replies": [{"id": "glwo6pn", "text": "Can you comment on work/life balance as well as any skills you can carry over into your own investing down the road? Working in RE investing on the LP side and am considering an AM pivot but am looking to get away from the 60+ hours and working weekends/holidays lifestyle of the job.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "glx5177", "text": "Curious what your salary/bonus looks like for an asset management analyst. How many prior years of experience do you have? Do you think their is good growth opportunities as an AM analyst? Currently an entry level AM financial analyst and I\u2019m a little discouraged with my current salary.", "replies": [{"id": "glxfrtq", "text": "I had two years prior experience and am pretty comfortable with the trajectory.  Although I am looking into MBA as a way to speed up the process.  I\u2019d say your salary/bonus should increase after two years in.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glwdxxq", "text": "CRE Finance Analyst checking in. Got an MBA with no prior CRE investment management experience (background was in home mortgage originations/servicing). Did an internship with a family office. Currently at the same shop 3 years later.\n\nShoot me any specific questions you have.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glx41pq", "text": "adventuresinCRE.com they operate a CRE analytics training website with free and paid training. In addition they network people out of and in the CRE industry with companies looking for various analyst positions. It\u2019s a great place for people looking to transition into analytical work. They also have a terrific a DCF excel  DCF with waterfalls and various CRE modules.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glxrc07", "text": "DM me with any questions, been an analyst at a REIT for 3 years now", "replies": [{"id": "i3svegr", "text": "Can I asks you questions about this? Looks like DMs are turned off on your profile (or it just won't let me?)", "replies": [{"id": "i3ubysf", "text": "Yeh ask away", "replies": [{"id": "i4c80qn", "text": "Hello. I have a question as well. I\u2019m unable to send you a dm. Can I connect on LinkedIn?", "replies": [{"id": "i4crgbt", "text": "Ask here! Then anyone who searches can see", "replies": [{"id": "i4ezzza", "text": "How do I make myself stand out more? I would love to be a Real Estate Analyst and I\u2019m finishing up my Real Estate certification at UCLA extension. I took an Argus and Real Estate Investment analysis class there and those are what drove me to want to be an analyst. I also have an Econ BA. While these credentials help me a little bit on the resume, my lack of work experience in the USA is pushing me back. Is there anything that recruiters look for that would help? Thanks.", "replies": [{"id": "i4sby6y", "text": "1. Once you\u2019re in, you\u2019re in. I tried breaking in and it took me a year of applying but once you get in your inbox will be flooded with offers. I think your best bet is to network and get close with a professor from UCLA. Networking is key, make good friends with a professor and have them take you under their wing.   \n2. It\u2019s good you have Argus and a certification but I think there are 2 things you really need a. Just need to be smart enough to do the math, it\u2019s not too hard and b. Grit. There are long hours in real estate and some tedious tasks, gotta show you have grit and hustle.   \n\nSeriously, make friends and connections in your UCLA program and try to get in with one of your connections. Recruiters can help but unless you are paying for a head hunter I would never solely rely on one.", "replies": [], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gly66po", "text": "I learned so so much working for a community lender on small real estate projects ($5-25M TDC) where fund and subsidy sourcing makes for complex and sophisticated transactions. Easier to get a gig too because people sleep on those kinds of jobs all the time because pay isn\u2019t as high as the big boys but a few years of cutting teeth put me in a whole softener stratosphere in my next job. CDFIs, tax credit syndicators, municipal HFA, etc...Something to think about.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gly90c6", "text": "I am a real estate contracting officer for a federal agency.  We are in the advisory and analytics business more than you would think.  Thankfully, ROI number crunching is not as intensive as CRE, but we do have to ensure we\u2019re providing the best value to the taxpayers.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glz2daj", "text": "They often go to large consulting firm hire those Harvard or experienced analyst or a cpa as a consultant per project.  My old company CEO announced he would want to know any MBA interested in working with him. He was arrogant fire left and right. Any mishap you are out.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]