Investment Analyst – Real Estate Private Equity

Caravel; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate private equity firm in London is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their team. This role offers exposure to complex pan-European transactions. Candidates should have 12–24 months of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modelling. The role is office-based with a competitive salary package ranging from £60,000 to £80,000, plus performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Strong discretionary performance-related bonus

Office-based position near Charing Cross station

Qualifications

• 12–24 months’ commercial experience in investment banking, consulting or real estate.
• Strong academic track record.
• Ability to work with complex financial models.

Responsibilities

• Play a hands-on role in the full investment cycle.
• Prepare investment materials and perform return analysis.
• Support transaction due diligence and negotiations.
• Assist in structuring and executing financing solutions.
• Handle asset management responsibilities post-acquisition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

German language skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree from a leading university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Investment Analyst – Real Estate Private Equity

Caravel are working with a leading international real estate private equity firm that is looking to add an Investment Analyst to its London-based team. This is a great opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial environment with significant capital to deploy across Europe.

This is a well-capitalised platform where you will gain exposure to complex, pan-European transactions in a high-performing team.

The Role

As an Analyst, you’ll play a hands-on role in the full investment cycle, from underwriting and structuring transactions, through to financing, execution and post-deal asset management. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Financial modelling, return analysis and preparation of investment materials
• Supporting transaction due diligence and negotiations
• Assisting in the structuring and execution of financing solutions
• Supporting fundraising and fund reporting activities
• Taking on select asset management responsibilities post-acquisition

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone with a strong analytical background and around 12–24 months’ commercial experience. Ideal backgrounds include:

• Investment banking (M&A, real estate, or related coverage groups)
• Management consulting (transaction / corporate finance focus)
• Real estate investment (analyst level)

Other requirements

• Strong academic track record (bachelor’s or master’s degree from a leading university)
• Fluency in English; an additional European language is highly desirable, with German particularly attractive
• Excellent technical skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to work with complex financial models
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach

Compensation

• Base salary in the region of £60 - 80,000, depending on experience.
• Strong levels of discretionary performance-related bonus.
• Office-based 5 days a week, near Charing Cross station.