Investment/Development Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager is seeking an Analyst to work across investment, development, and asset management. The role entails building financial models, conducting analysis, and producing reports to assess financial performance. This position offers a collaborative team environment and requires strong financial skills and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in real estate investment or related financial role.
• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build bespoke financial models for investment appraisals.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Support due diligence processes for acquisitions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Madison Berkeley is currently partnered with a leading investment manager and operating partner with a £2bn portfolio of premium Central London offices, retail, and residential assets.

This firm has an outstanding track record across Investment, Development, and Asset Management, and is behind some of the most prestigious buildings in the capital. They are looking for an Analyst to join the business. You will work across investment, development and asset management. It is a very collaborative team and they all work closely together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build bespoke financial models to support investment appraisals, underwriting, and development feasibility analyses.
• Perform in-depth analysis to support both development and asset management initiatives, including cash flow forecasting, budget tracking, and scenario planning.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and ad-hoc analyses to evaluate the financial performance of existing assets.
• Produce high-quality investment memorandums and presentations following initial appraisal and due diligence, to communicate investment opportunities to investors and lenders.
• Assist with the structuring of transactions and tax reviews in collaboration with external accountants and legal advisors.
• Coordinate closely with investors, lenders, and internal Asset and Development Managers throughout the life cycle of each investment.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with external consultants and advisors to ensure financial models reflect real-world assumptions.
• Support the due diligence process for acquisitions and manage key elements of the sales and exit processes.

Skills & Experience:

• 2–5 years’ experience in real estate investment, development, private equity, or a related financial role.
• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel, including DCF, IRR, sensitivity analysis, and development appraisals.
• Solid understanding of asset management principles and development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality presentations and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders including legal, tax, and technical advisors.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to assess and articulate investment risk and opportunity.