Investment Analyst - Real Estate Investor

Oyster; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic investment and development team at a leading company operating in real estate, data science, and strategy. As an Investment Analyst/Data Scientist, you'll contribute to high-impact projects by analyzing opportunities, supporting deal execution, and driving asset repositioning strategies across the UK. Ideal for those with strong quantitative skills and an interest in real estate.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Gym membership

Mobile allowance

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background with a relevant degree.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with Python or similar analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in underwriting, financial modeling, and transaction due diligence.
• Build and maintain financial models and perform asset appraisals.
• Collect and analyze large datasets for decision-making.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Python

Quantitative analysis

Education

Degree in Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

An opportunity to join a dynamic investment and development team working at the intersection of real estate, data science, and strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on analytical problem-solving, enjoys working with large datasets, and is excited by the prospect of shaping high-impact property transformations across the UK.

About the Role

As an Investment Analyst / Data Scientist, you’ll play a key role in analysing opportunities, supporting deal execution, and driving strategic asset repositioning—particularly across shopping centres and retail parks. You’ll collaborate with investment, execution, and asset management teams to deliver insights that directly inform real-world investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution

• Assist in underwriting, financial modelling, and transaction due diligence
• Support the preparation of term sheets, structuring documents, and pitch materials

Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV)
• Perform asset appraisals and market benchmarking
• Analyse repositioning strategies for commercial and retail assets

Data Analytics & Market Intelligence

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets (sales, footfall, demographics)
• Deliver dashboards, reports, and visualisations for decision-making
• Contribute to leasing and marketing strategies using data-driven insights

Asset Management Support

• Identify prospective tenants and support leasing strategy
• Track asset performance, forecast cashflows, and model repositioning impact
• Assist with investor and stakeholder reporting

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Strong quantitative background with a degree in Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or similar
• Solid financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Python (or other analytical tools)
• Interest in property, investment, and applied data science
• Self-motivated, analytical thinker with a collaborative mindset

Preferred

• Experience in real estate, investment banking, or private equity
• Familiarity with valuation methodologies and market research techniques
• Passion for learning, curiosity about markets, and willingness to challenge conventional thinking

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £50,000–£60,000
• Private health insurance, gym membership, mobile allowance
• A collaborative, high-performance environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

If you're passionate about using data to solve complex investment problems, and excited to work on transformative real estate projects—this is your chance to make an impact.