Job Summary
Transactions Analyst is responsible for all analytical work carried out by the Transactions Team in Germany. The role ensures consistency and excellence in real estate transactions analysis across the German business. The role involves close collaboration with the local Director Transactions and the Transactions Team as well as the Asset Management Team, Finance, ESG, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist the Transactions team members in providing best practice and demonstrate consistency with Transactions and Asset Managers
- Analyse real estate investment opportunities, undertake market and deal research
- Undertake financial analysis of a wide range of real estate investments (direct, corporate/M&A, indirect); model real estate cash flows, financing and tax assumptions, IRRs, output sensitivities, etc., and research to support key underwriting assumptions
- Coordinate the analysis and interpretation of real estate and economic research and public company data for the Transactions Team, including financial statements and material provided by local Stoneweg teams, to conduct valuation and operational benchmarking
- Work with the Transactions Managers and Director Transactions throughout the deal analysis process
- Assist the Transactions Managers and local teams in underwriting individual deals, portfolio transactions and pan-European portfolio opportunities across multiple sectors, regions in Germany and risk profiles
- Contribute to strong working relationships within Stoneweg and externally; project‑manage key stakeholders and advisers involved in the Transactions process and Asset/Deal analysis, including Fund Managers, Debt Capital Markets, Tax, Risk, Legal and Asset Managers
- Participate in meetings with investors and clients
- Coordinate the preparation of documents for both internal and external purposes, including investment committee reports and presentations to clients and partners
- Assist the Transactions Team in identifying assets and deals that match the requirements for existing and potential clients in addition to equity sources
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of transition plans for new asset acquisitions
- Maintain property data and key documents on server / management systems
- Consolidate comments and actions from the weekly Real Estate Investment Committees (REIC) meetings
- Support the post‑acquisition onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration of asset data, reporting processes, and alignment with business plans
- Coordinate and produce monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc asset‑level reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across stakeholders
- Maintain and enhance asset forecasting models (e.g., Forecast Manager), ensuring up‑to‑date inputs for capex, leasing, operating costs, and sales
- Perform variance analysis against budget, business plan, and underwriting assumptions, explaining key deviations and proposing corrective actions
- Build and maintain lifecycle cash flow models from acquisition through disposal, incorporating operational assumptions and investment metrics
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; ideally a real estate‑related degree and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS)
- Solid post‑APC experience within the commercial property sector (ideally at least 2 to 3 years)
- Business and operational experience in real estate investment management and/or project development (desirable)
- Strong analytical understanding of commercial property and sound commercial judgement
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and influence outcomes through strong relationships
- Outstanding interpersonal and team‑working skills, with a commitment to high‑quality service
- Demonstrates resilience and the ability to motivate others during challenging situations, while delivering against demanding targets, with a flexible and proactive approach
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in German and fluent English
- Highly numerate, with strong financial analysis skills
- Results‑oriented mindset, with an interest in continuous improvement and innovation
- Broad IT skills, including MS Office (especially Excel VBA) with strong modelling experience; ideally experience with valuations software and AI‑based working
- Ability to travel to Stoneweg offices and across German markets when required
- Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise workload
Behavioural Competencies
This role is expected to embody Stoneweg’s values at a leadership level, ensuring that professional conduct and decision‑making align with the company’s principles: Trust & Integrity, Respect & Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Excellence & Commitment.