Associate Investment Operations

CBRE Group, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate investment management is seeking an Associate to enhance their EMEA Investment Operations. This dynamic role offers the chance to work across diverse investment products and collaborate with various teams, driving operational improvements and ensuring data-driven communication. With a focus on growth and efficiency, you'll gain valuable expertise in direct real estate, all while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive company culture. If you're ready to make an impact in a global firm where your ideas are valued, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary Bonus

Cash Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of relevant work experience in investment operations.
• Strong communication skills and process-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across business lines to streamline operations.
• Drive improvements in asset and operator client reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Abilities

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

POSITION: Associate, EMEA Investment Operations

CBRE Investment Management is seeking an Associate to join our EMEA Investment Operations team to support the growth of our platform across the EMEA region.

THE ROLE

The EMEA Direct Real Estate Strategies platform encompasses 11 countries, four sectors, and a diverse range of investment products with a total AUM of around $40bn. Our Investment Operations team is dedicated to establishing consistency, enhancing efficiency, and promoting a unified approach across the EMEA platform.

You will collaborate across all business lines within EMEA Direct Real Estate Strategies, driving improvements to streamline our operations in preparation for growth. This role offers a dynamic and challenging experience, allowing you to gain expertise across the entire lifecycle of direct real estate.

Key areas of focus include:

• Asset and operator client reporting
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Onboarding of new assets and operator clients
• Data delivery and management (including governance)
• Third-party management
• Data platforms
• Valuation
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors
• Successful collaboration is essential to our team’s success. You will work closely with various functions within the platform to enhance data-driven communication among local and EMEA-wide teams, as well as with external service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree; while a real estate-related qualification is not mandatory, relevant industry experience is essential for effectiveness in this role. Familiarity with CBRE IM's operations is a significant advantage.
• Up to 5 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Process-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Self-confident with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in an international, multicultural working environment (e.g., internships or trainee programs abroad).
• Willingness and ability to travel within Europe as needed.
• Preferred location is London, but we are open to the right candidate regardless of location.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive and performance-related compensation, commensurate with your experience, skills, and contributions to the organization, along with a discretionary bonus.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive company culture.
• Engaging work within a growing global real estate company.
• An opportunity to be an integral part of our team, where your ideas and contributions are highly valued.
• A cash car allowance.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Private medical insurance.

We embrace diversity and consider it essential to innovation. Our people are our greatest asset, and we encourage applicants who may not meet all the criteria to apply if they believe they have relevant strengths to contribute.