Asset Management Analyst London

Harrison Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in London seeks a junior Asset Management Analyst to support their European portfolio. Candidates must have a relevant degree and 1-2 years of experience in real estate or financial environments. Responsibilities include financial modelling, operational analysis, and investor reporting. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and possess strong Excel skills. A fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional European languages is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in real estate from private equity, investment banking, or investment management.
• Experience in alternative sectors like student accommodation or hospitality is welcome.
• Ability to build financial and cashflow models from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Support asset management activity for a European portfolio with over 60 assets.
• Communicate regularly with JV partners about budgets and market intel.
• Help produce Investment Committee memoranda.

Skills

Financial modelling in Excel

Good communication skills

Analytical and technical-minded

Fluency in English

Education

Good degree (2:1 or better) in relevant subject from recognised University

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate infrastructure and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago Toronto and London with offices across North America Europe Asia and the Middle East the firm has over $103 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today the firms global team consisting of more than 520 professionals is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Background

Given its strong growth and ambitions Harrison Street is looking to hire a professional to support the asset management function across its European portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright self-starting and technically strong junior asset manager to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment as part of a growing team in London. The successful candidate will join an expanding platform that is still in its European adolescence which benefits from the continued support of a top 30 Global Real Estate Private Equity parent in Chicago.

The Role

Based in London at the Harrison Street London office and reporting to the Director and Head of Asset Management for Europe the Asset Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the asset management activity for the 60-plus asset European portfolio held in its opportunistic Funds I II and III and core separate accounts.

Responsibilities

• Financial modelling in Excel
• Analysis of operational performance
• Input into development of business plans
• Input into and analysis of leasing strategies
• Regular and varied communication with JV partners (reporting budgets market intel)
• Investor reporting
• Input into the production of Investment Committee memoranda
• On-boarding of assets and partners added to the portfolio through acquisition and / or development
• Supporting re-financing of assets on delivery or acquisition
• Supporting disposition processes
• Providing overall support for the wider Harrison Street team
• Occasional travel for partner meetings and / or site visits

Requirements

• Good degree (2 : 1 or better) in relevant subject from recognised University
• 1-2 years experience in real estate from private equity investment banking investment management or corporate finance companies
• Experience / exposure to alternative sectors (e.g. student accommodation BTR / PRS life sciences senior living self-storage data centres) is welcome or other operational real estate (e.g. hospitality)
• Proven Excel modelling skills able to build financial and cashflow models from scratch (will be tested)
• Good communication skills with a fluency in both written and spoken English
• Further European language(s) would be a bonus

General Characteristics

• Analytical and technical-minded able to conduct operational analysis
• High level of flexibility exhibiting professional and personal maturity and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Likeable team player able to develop and maintain relationships
• Hands-on with the ability to be effective in a small and nimble team
• High level of attention to detail
• Creative problem-solver with an open-mind and a willingness to learn
• Confident and resourceful able to balance working without constant supervision and taking direction while seeing through projects

Required Experience

IC

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1