Investment Analyst

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its London investment team, supporting activity across the UK and Europe. The role offers exposure to acquisitions, development projects and existing investments across multiple asset classes.

You will build financial models, perform market research, and assist with due diligence and investment committee papers, while monitoring performance and collaborating with partners to enhance value.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling skills and ability to build cash flow models.
• Sound understanding of real estate fundamentals and investment metrics.
• Academic background in finance, economics, real estate or related discipline.
• Attention to detail and ability to turn analysis into actionable conclusions.
• Confident written and verbal communication for presentations.
• Experience in buyside, investment bank or corporate finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for acquisitions, development and existing investments.
• Conduct market research and comparable transaction analysis to inform assumptions.
• Prepare investment committee papers presenting rationale, business plan and risks.
• Assist with due diligence across financial, commercial, legal and technical areas.
• Support transaction execution and information requests coordination.
• Monitor investments, review valuations, budgets and capex against plans.
• Collaborate with operating partners to evaluate business plans and value-enhancing opportunities.
• Maintain investment pipeline and contribute to portfolio analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Real estate knowledge

Valuation methods

IRR analysis

Education

First class degree

Job description

A global real estate investment, development and operating platform is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its London investment team, supporting activity across the UK and Europe.

The role offers exposure to acquisitions, development opportunities and existing investments across multiple asset classes. Working closely with senior investment professionals in a lean team, you will help assess opportunities at both asset and corporate level, including investments through operating platforms and joint venture partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to assess acquisitions, development projects and existing investments, including cash flows, financing assumptions, investment returns and sensitivities.
• Undertake market research and comparable transaction analysis to support investment assumptions and identify opportunities.
• Support the preparation of investment committee papers, presenting the investment rationale, business plan, key risks and potential returns.
• Assist with financial, commercial, legal and technical due diligence, working with internal teams, external advisers and investment partners.
• Support transaction execution, including reviewing due diligence findings and coordinating information requests.
• Help monitor existing investments, assessing performance against business plans and reviewing valuations, budgets and capital expenditure.
• Work with operating partners and asset management colleagues to evaluate business plans and opportunities to enhance value.
• Maintain investment pipeline information and contribute to wider sector and portfolio analysis.

Candidate profile

• C. 1–2 years’ relevant experience in a top buyside fund, investment bank, corporate finance, transaction advisory or a related analytical role.
• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to build and interrogate cash flow models and understand the drivers of investment performance.
• A sound understanding of real estate fundamentals, valuation methods and investment metrics, including IRR and equity multiples.
• Strong academic background in finance, economics, real estate, mathematics or a related discipline. First class degree at a leading University.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn analysis into clear, commercially relevant conclusions.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, including preparing presentations and investment materials.