Real Estate Analyst - London

The role of the Real Estate Analyst is integral to the Investment Management function for the UK business.  This role will involve working closely with and supporting the Investment Director, covering a wide range of duties, including analytical, investment, market study, acquisition underwriting, due diligence, forecasting and budget control.

Key Responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of internal and external Partnership reporting including quarterly reports, investment papers, business plan and partnership strategy, alongside the Investment Director and Investment Analyst;
• Analysis of potential acquisitions, providing support to the underwriting and presentation of opportunities in conjunction with the Investment Director and Operational team.
• Detailed financial modelling and cash flow analysis;
• Undertaking research and analysis of the UK markets, including trends, performance, peer reviews and customer analysis;
• Working with Finance and Corporate teams in respect of both corporate and partnership finance
• Working with accounting functions, including monthly and quarterly reconciliations, forecasting and budget control
• Acquisition due diligence and the legal process alongside the Investment Director and the wider operational team
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders including investors, advisors, property consultants, customers and the wider real estate market
• Assisting in the establishment of new investment vehicles, investment strategy, financial modelling, corporate governance and service agreements

The Successful Candidate will have:

• A strong numerical undergraduate degree from a top-tier university
• Some years’ prior experience as an Analyst within a real estate private equity firm, investment bank, accountancy or real estate investment/asset manager
• The candidate must demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities including creating, calculating and interpreting complex financial models such DCF, NPV and IRR
• A genuine interest in real estate transactional activity and an established knowledge of market conditions
• A commercial mindset that can assess the levels of risk, the likely returns and the commercial financing angles