Investment Associate | Real Estate Private Equity

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate private equity fund seeks a high-calibre Associate to support acquisitions and asset management activities. The role involves financial modeling, due diligence, and engaging with industry partners. Ideal candidates should have 4-8 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, or advisory.
• Strong modeling and Excel skills, with Argus familiarity preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models (DCF, IRR, lease-by-lease cash flows) for acquisitions.
• Support due diligence processes and investment memo preparation.
• Engage with brokers, advisors, and JV partners for deal origination.

Skills

Modeling

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

Argus

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Pearse Partners

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are actively working with a London-based real estate private equity fund backed by a large international investor, who is seeking a high-calibre Associate to support acquisitions and asset management activities.

The fund manages a $2B+ portfolio focused on long-income, core/core-plus office assets across major European cities.

You’ll work closely with senior team members on the full investment cycle – from deal sourcing and underwriting to execution and ongoing portfolio management. The role suits a driven, analytically strong professional looking to deepen exposure to institutional real estate investing.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models (DCF, IRR, lease-by-lease cash flows, sensitivities) for new acquisitions
• Support due diligence processes, coordinate third-party consultants, and help prepare investment memos
• Track market data, analyse tenant credit profiles, and support leasing/capex decisions on existing assets
• Prepare materials for IC, LP reporting, and valuations
• Assist with asset business plans, ESG initiatives, and operational oversight
• Engage with brokers, advisors, and JV partners to support origination

Requirements

• 4–8 years’ experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, or advisory
• Strong modeling and Excel skills; Argus familiarity a plus
• Exposure to commercial office transactions (preferably long-income/core-plus)
• Highly analytical, commercially aware, and comfortable presenting findings
• Fluent in English; European language skills and cross-border experience desirable