Analyst - Southern Europe Acquisitions

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in London is seeking an Analyst for Southern Europe Acquisitions. The role involves underwriting acquisitions, financial modelling, and coordinating with external advisors. Ideal candidates should have real estate experience, strong quantitative skills, and fluency in English and Italian. This position promises an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, private equity, or investment banking.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Good judgment with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite prospective acquisitions and financial modelling.
• Coordinate due diligence with external advisors.
• Support negotiations with third-party lenders.
• Prepare Investment Committee reports.
• Manage execution strategies.

Skills

Real estate specialization

Strong quantitative skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Self-starter attributes

Education

University degree (First class or upper second class honours)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

The Global Real Assets group manages commingled funds and separately mandated accounts which invest in real estate, infrastructure and maritime assets around the world. Overall, the group consists of functions such as acquisitions, asset management, finance and control, research, product development and client service. Together, they raise capital, underwrite potential investments, perform due diligence and negotiate closing documentation with respect to new transactions, manage the assets to add value throughout the ownership period and then manage the disposition process – all with an eye toward maximizing the risk-adjusted return on each investment for the clients.

As an Analyst - Southern Europe Acquisitions you will be responsible for underwriting acquisitions, taking responsibility for financial modelling and preparing business plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Underwrite prospective acquisitions, taking responsibility for financial modelling and preparing business plans.
• Coordinate external advisors during due diligence
• Support negotiations with third-party lenders
• Work alongside joint venture partners on prospective acquisitions
• Investment Committee reporting
• Disposal strategy and execution

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Experience or specialization in real estate, in a private equity firm or investment banking
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a small team environment
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good judgment and discretion working with highly confidential information
• University degree (First class or upper second class honours)
• Fluency in English and Italian

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Spanish knowledge would be advantageous
• Exposure to value-add / opportunistic real estate strategies would be preferable

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.