Investment Analyst - Property

FourQuarters Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FourQuarters Recruitment is seeking an Investment Analyst in Sydney to support the Evaluation, Acquisition, Funding and Execution of property development opportunities. You will work closely with the Investment Director and development team across the full lifecycle, from initial opportunity assessment to funding and performance.

You will build and maintain complex models, conduct market research and prepare materials to support investment decisions while coordinating with banks, investors and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in property investment, development, acquisitions or related field.
• Strong understanding of property development feasibility and cash flow analysis.
• Experience translating financial analysis into commercial recommendations.
• Experience preparing investment memorandums, submissions and other materials.
• Exposure to development funding, joint ventures or capital structuring would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new property development and acquisition opportunities, including initial feasibility and financial analysis.
• Build and maintain detailed development feasibility, cash flow and funding models.
• Undertake financial modelling, scenario and sensitivity analysis for returns and funding.
• Assist with structuring and negotiation of development transactions and JV opportunities.
• Support development of project financing strategies across debt and equity.
• Assist with arranging land and construction finance and lender submissions.
• Support capital raising across institutional, wholesale and private capital sources.
• Prepare investment memorandums and board papers to support decisions.
• Conduct market research, valuations and comparable analyses for acquisitions and development.
• Collaborate with internal development, finance and project teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Financial modelling

Cash flow analysis

Market research

Investment memorandums

Stakeholder management

Commercial analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

As an Investment Analyst, you will work closely with the Investment Director and broader development team, supporting the evaluation, acquisition, funding and execution of a range of property development opportunities.

This is an opportunity to join an established and entrepreneurial property business with a strong track record of delivering high-profile projects. The role will provide exposure across the full development lifecycle, from initial opportunity assessment and feasibility through to funding, execution and project performance.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new property development and acquisition opportunities, including initial feasibility, financial analysis and commercial assessment.
• Build, own and maintain detailed development feasibility, cash flow and funding models.
• Undertake financial modelling, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to assess project returns, risks and funding requirements.
• Assist with the structuring and negotiation of development transactions, joint ventures and other investment opportunities.
• Support the development of project financing strategies across senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity.
• Assist with the arrangement of land and construction finance, including preparation of lender submissions and supporting analysis.
• Support capital raising activities across institutional, wholesale, family office and private capital sources.
• Prepare investment memorandums, information memorandums, presentations, board papers and other materials to support investment and development decisions.
• Conduct market research, comparable analysis and property valuations to support acquisitions and development decisions.
• Work closely with internal development, finance and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage relationships and coordinate with external stakeholders including major banks, property partners, investors, legal advisers and other professional advisers.
• Monitor project financial performance, funding requirements and key commercial assumptions throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years' experience in property investment, development, acquisitions, structured finance or a related field.
• Experience within a property developer, developer-investor, institutional property team, private real estate investment firm, property finance team or real estate advisory business.
• Strong understanding of property development feasibility, financial modelling and project cash flow analysis.
• Exposure to property transactions, development funding, joint ventures or capital structuring would be highly regarded.
• Experience assessing investment or development opportunities and translating financial analysis into commercial recommendations.
• Strong experience preparing investment memorandums, presentations, funding submissions and other transaction materials.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with development, finance, legal and external advisory teams.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, organisation and time management skills.