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Team Overview: The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced team and will have the opportunity to work on various asset types (office, retail, industrial, living & hospitality and alternative) and risk profiles (Core, Core+, and Value-Add). The role is very diverse and offers opportunity for responsibility and career progression. The person should be enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Role and Accountabilities:
This role will assist the Munich transaction team in evaluating, structuring, and closing real estate transactions (acquisitions and sales). The successful candidate will participate in the analysis, due diligence process, SPA negotiations and contribute to the analysis of value enhancement opportunities for our existing and future portfolios. Part of the role will be to provide interim support to the Asset Management team.
- Responsibilities will focus on acquiring and selling properties mainly located in Germany but also other European locations working as part of a European team based in Paris, Munich, London, and Amsterdam
- Reviewing proposed acquisitions and sales to ensure defined criteria is met
- Developing pro forma financials on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis
- Gathering and evaluating economic, demographic, and real estate market data
- Ensuring pricing is appropriate within the context of the prevailing market
- Preparing Introduction and Investment Committees materials
- Reviewing legal and technical documents and other materials as part of the due diligence process
- Frequent property inspections
- Collaborating with Research teams to ensure “target markets” are considered when evaluating potential locations and themes for new investments
- Continually monitor conditions within local markets to have a framework from which to evaluate new investments
- Liaising with relevant colleagues (from the Fund Management, Asset Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Finance, and Financing teams) as well as coordinating external service providers in that respect
- Active and efficient dialogue with Fund Managers about the required investment products (desired sector / geographic weightings, income profile etc.).
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must speak fluent German.
- Proven experience and expertise in real estate market(s)
- Ability to build strong internal and external networks
- Understanding of the complex investment fundamentals of each individual transaction and the underlying sectors/assets.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team within an international environment
- Ability to contribute successfully and efficiently to closing deals; whilst discarding deals that do not meet investor criteria
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Argus).
- University degree with a strong academic record and up to 3 years’ experience preferably in a Real Estate Company or in a finance related sector.
- Fluent in English & German (spoken & written)
- Experience in Asset Management would be a plus.
