Analyst / Associate, Real Estate

GIC; London; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global investment firm as an Analyst/Associate in the Real Estate team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to investment strategies across diverse sectors and regions while engaging in asset management activities. You will play a key role in sourcing investment opportunities, maintaining underwriting models, and representing the firm at industry events. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization fosters a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and ambitious team dedicated to excellence in real estate investment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in real estate or M&A transactions is essential.
• Strong financial modelling and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to investment strategies for European real estate markets.
• Source investment opportunities and design underwriting models.

Skills

Real Estate Transactional Experience

Financial Modelling Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Financial Structures

Education

Strong Academic Background

Equivalent Practical Experience

Job description

GIC Real Estate
We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

Real Estate Investments
You will invest with scale across sectors, regions, and capital stack to generate alpha through our in-house investment and asset management capabilities.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Real Estate team as an Analyst/Associate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of investment strategies for European RE markets
• Source investment opportunities consistent with these strategies
• Independently design and maintain underwriting models. Ensure output accuracy
• Coordinate the production of internal investment memoranda
• Coordinate transaction execution workstreams
• Support asset management activities relating to existing investments
• Participate in and represent GIC as a good ambassador at industry events
• Support the GIC mission wherever and however else possible

Requirements

• Relevant RE (or broader M&A) transactional experience
• Ability to communicate complex, abstract and/or difficult messages in a simple, clear manner
• Understanding of financial structures (including debt and equity, listed and private, JVs, direct and indirect instruments)
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Strong academic background or equivalent practical experience

What Impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that ranks among the top global real estate investment firms and handles a multi-billion-dollar Real Estate portfolio globally.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is an expression of our corporate values of Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit & Excellence (PRIME). The way we work is founded deeply on respect for one another and a clear sense of purpose. By making inclusion explicit, we want our global organization and our international community to know that we can bring diversity of talent and thoughts – our whole selves – to GIC, as we all strive to invest well for Singapore. We believe an inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution. When diverse teams feel included, we build shared belonging: to one another and to GIC.

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic background, or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Real Estate Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/