Director - Portfolio Management (Fixed Term Contract)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment manager in London is seeking a senior analyst for a high-profile role supporting C Suite executives. The position involves substantial responsibilities including asset/portfolio modeling, cash flow forecasting, and team leadership, ideal for candidates with extensive experience in the European property sector and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the European property industry.
• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Debt transactions.
• Conduct value-add analysis and reporting on investment opportunities.
• Support ESG reporting and assist in platform improvements.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

CFA

ACA

Master’s Degree in Property or Finance

Job description

Duration: 9-12 month Contract

The company is a leading real estate investment manager with assets across multiple European countries. It is expanding into new territories following a recent mandate with a large sovereign investor.

This high-profile role supports the C Suite, senior management, investors, and lenders during the expansion. You will lead a team of analysts in Financial Planning (FP&A), Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Debt transactions.

The role involves significant responsibility, is investor-facing, and acts as a key link between asset management, development, finance, and investment teams. Responsibilities include asset/portfolio modelling, cashflow forecasting, and debt management.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with asset management, finance, and investment teams; coordinate with external property managers, leasing agents, and valuers.
• Conduct value-add analysis and reporting on lease proposals and investment opportunities.
• Prepare data requests for quarterly valuations with the investment and asset management teams.
• Support ESG reporting and analysis for asset management and development teams.
• Assist the COO and CFO in designing and executing platform improvements, including exploring new technology.
• Monitor leasing events, debt transactions, covenant testing, and reporting deadlines.

Skills & Experience:

• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills; high proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant property or finance field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the European property industry.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to make and explain considered recommendations.