Analyst/Associate, Real Estate Debt

GIC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC is seeking an Analyst/Associate to join their Real Estate team in London. The position focuses on credit and hybrid investments across the capital structure, analysing new deals, conducting financial modelling, and preparing Investment Committee papers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or a STEM subject and relevant experience in real-estate debt financing or corporate banking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is essential.

Qualifications

• A good university degree preferably in finance, accounting or banking or a STEM subject.
• Relevant experience in real-estate debt financing, debt capital markets, structured finance or corporate banking.
• Strong financial modelling skills and meticulous with details and accurate with numbers.
• Good understanding of financial structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing, structuring, recommending and closing new deals.
• Assume primary role in financial modelling of transactions.
• Assist with preparation of Investment Committee papers.
• Work with third-party managers in evaluation of eligible transactions.
• Provide assistance in asset management and performance monitoring.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Understanding of financial structures

Ability to communicate complex messages

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree in finance, accounting, banking or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Bloomberg knowledge

Job description

The Real Estate (RE) arm of GIC invests in real estate and real estate‑related assets outside of Singapore. We manage a well‑diversified portfolio covering over 40 countries in property sectors such as offices, retail, hotels, residential, industrial, niche sectors and companies.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Real Estate team as Analyst / Associate in London – focusing on credit and hybrid investments across the capital structure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing, structuring, recommending and when approved, closing new deals, including due diligence, underwriting and legal documentation
• Assume primary role in financial modelling of transactions with assistance from deal lead
• Assist with preparation of Investment Committee papers for submission to senior investment staff
• Work with third‑party managers in the evaluation of eligible transactions
• Provide assistance to senior team members in business development, relationship management and manager performance monitoring
• Provide assistance with the asset management and performance monitoring of existing loan positions and ensure timely and accurate reporting is submitted to control functions and senior management

Requirements

• A good university degree preferably in the area of finance, accounting or banking or a STEM subject
• Relevant experience, preferably in real‑estate debt financing, debt capital markets, structured finance or corporate banking
• Good understanding of financial structures and ability to communicate complex, abstract and/or difficult messages in a simple, clear manner
• Strong financial modelling skills and meticulous with details and accurate with numbers
• Good ability to collaborate with managers in designing effective presentations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel, with a knowledge of Bloomberg being a desirable skill
• Possess an analytical mind and is a committed team player
• Is results oriented and enjoys working in a fast‑paced work environment with multiple deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio‑economic 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.