Analyst

Castleforge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus

25 days’ annual leave

Personal development and wellbeing budgets

Job summary

A European real estate investment firm in London is seeking an Analyst to join their Investments team. This entry-level role involves building financial models, supporting due diligence, and assisting with investment committee materials. The ideal candidate should have 0-2 years of relevant experience, a strong academic record, and great communication skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and various benefits including 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in banking, real estate, consulting or a similarly analytical environment.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to think laterally and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to analyse new acquisitions and asset management initiatives.
• Support due diligence processes, including financial analysis.
• Assist in preparation of investment committee materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Strong academic record

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Founded in 2010, Castleforge is a pan-European real estate investment and asset management firm managing capital on behalf of leading institutional investors across the US, Europe and Asia. We currently manage approximately £1.5bn of assets across the office, residential, datacentre and hospitality sectors.

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Investments team in London. This is an entry-level role (0–2 years’ experience) and represents an outstanding opportunity for a highly capable individual to begin their career in real estate private equity within a high-performing and intellectually rigorous team.

Our analysts are fundamental to how Castleforge operates. From day one, you will be closely involved in investment analysis, asset management decision‑making and strategic thinking, working directly with senior team members and partners.

The Role

As an Analyst, you will support the evaluation, execution and management of real estate investments across the firm’s strategies. Responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining financial models to analyse new acquisitions, refinancings and asset management initiatives
• Supporting due diligence processes, including analysis of financial, market and technical information and engagement with external advisors
• Assisting in the preparation of investment committee materials and internal memoranda
• Tracking business plan performance, key value drivers, timelines and budgets across the portfolio
• Supporting asset and portfolio-level valuations using historic and forward‑looking data
• Updating internal models and reporting tools for both investment and asset management purposes
• Coordinating data and analysis across investment, asset management, finance and operating partners

This role offers significant exposure across the full investment lifecycle and demands both analytical rigour and sound judgement.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for individuals with exceptional intellectual curiosity, strong qualitative judgement and clear communication skills, alongside technical capability.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong academic record
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (including internships, placements or graduate roles) in banking, real estate, consulting or a similarly analytical environment
• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Strong financial intuition and a desire to develop best‑in‑class modelling skills
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word (or the aptitude to become so quickly)
• A collaborative mindset and a strong sense of responsibility
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with the ability to think laterally and commercially
• An ability to multi‑task and work in a very fast‑paced and team‑oriented

We value judgement, work ethic and attitude as highly as technical skill.

What We Offer

• A highly collaborative, inclusive and intellectually demanding environment
• Direct exposure to senior investment professionals and partners
• Early responsibility and meaningful involvement in live transactions
• Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Personal development and wellbeing budgets
• A high‑quality central London office

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV via the link provided.

Castleforge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We handle personal data in accordance with our privacy policy: https://castleforge.com/privacy-policy/