Asset Management, European Real Estate, Analyst – UK Acquisitions Full Time

The Global Real Assets group manages commingled funds and separately mandated accounts which invest in real estate, infrastructure and maritime assets around the world. Overall, the group consists of functions such as acquisitions, asset management, finance and control, research, product development and client service. Together, they raise capital, underwrite potential investments, perform due diligence and negotiate closing documentation with respect to new transactions, manage the assets to add value throughout the ownership period and then manage the disposition process – all with an eye toward maximizing the risk-adjusted return on each investment for the clients.

Job responsibilities:

• Underwriting prospective acquisitions, taking responsibility for financial modelling and preparing business plans.
• Coordinating external advisors during due diligence
• Supporting negotiations with third-party lenders
• Working alongside joint venture partners on prospective acquisitions
• Investment Committee reporting
• Disposal strategy and execution

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience or specialization in real estate
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a small team environment
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills commensurate with client engagement
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good judgment and discretion working with highly confidential information
• University degree (First class or upper second class honours)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Multi lingual would be advantageous
• Exposure to value-add / opportunistic real estate strategies would be preferable