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Hines Spain and Portugal is looking to hire a Senior Associate, depending on relevant experience, into the Acquisitions team. Ancillary responsibilities may include support the analysis and execution of on-going and new investment opportunities.
The role is based in Madrid or Barcelona, reporting directly to the Director of Acquisitions.
- Acquisitions pipeline filtering, underwriting, internal approvals process and transaction execution in cooperation with Fund and Portfolio Management teams
- Asset level model underwriting, reviews, sensitivity scenario work, interpretation, and translation into internal presentations for investment discussion approvals and IC´s
- Collaborate with Fund Managers and the Hines Research group
- Devising asset-level business plans in conjunction with local Hines’s asset management, construction, finance and tax teams to maximize value and risk-adjusted returns, reacting to opportunities and threats and mitigating risks of all types
- Participate in sourcing new investment opportunities aligned with our Funds and JV partners requirements
- Support Fund Managers in the preparation of investors meetings and investors-related Fund level initiatives
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Hines Fund Management teams and JV partners for transactions and asset management collaboration of all kinds
- General support of senior team members in decision-making and execution
- Support in asset management or divestment process if needed
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
- University degree from a high-calibre institution, preferably in a subject area demanding high analytical aptitude
- Highly numerate with a strong skillset in representing the concepts of real estate investment accurately and efficiently in Excel form
- 5+ years’ experience in the Spanish real estate market, ideally acquired within an investment firm, a Big Four real estate advisory practice, or a leading real estate consultancy.
- Demonstrable interest in Real Estate transactions in Office, Residential/Living, Retail and/or Logistics real estate as well as Alternative niches would be beneficial
- Understanding of the conceptual framework of Real Estate investment and investment management more broadly
- Strong understanding of the MS Office suite, most particularly Excel, but also PowerPoint and Word – able to produce and review
detailed underwritings and well-curated investors-presentations - Language skills: Spanish mother tongue preferably and excellent communication skills with confident fluency in written and spoken English
- Previous experience in either London or an English-speaking market highly desirable
- Immediate start preferred
- Ability to relate well to other people at all levels, internally and externally. Culturally sensitive. Display passion and energy, creating a positive working environment
- Pro-active, self-motivated, and adept at using own initiative to be most effective
- Exceptional confidence, independence, and interest in working in an entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to find creative ways to solve complex situations through structuring
- Attention to and care for detail in all work
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly to a high standard under pressure
- Positive energy and contribution to team spirit
- Ambition and desire to build personal skill set and value in the role
- Salary and selected benefits will be at market and depend on the specific experience and skill set of the candidate.
Source: Hines’s Career Page
