Investment Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in London is looking for an Investment Manager to join their dynamic team. The role requires strong financial modelling skills and at least 7-10 years of experience in investment analysis or real estate. The ideal candidate will support the assessment, execution, and monitoring of investment opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver detailed analysis and presentations. This position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and attractive benefits including private medical insurance and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Up to £100k base salary

Discretionary bonus

33 days holiday

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in investment analysis, real estate, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Solid understanding of valuation techniques, DCF analysis, and benchmarking.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support investment underwriting and market analysis.
• Conduct financial modelling and valuation work.
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Advanced Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate

Job description

Job Title: Investment Manager

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: West End, London (Hybrid Working 3/2 split)

Please ONLY apply if you have Right to Work as Visa Sponsorship can not be provided by this company.

About Our Client

Our client is an international real estate investment business with a strong focus on value-add residential and hospitality assets across major European cities. Since establishing their London office, they have developed a dynamic and ambitious team, expanding their portfolio across Residential assets. Their culture is collaborative, energetic, and driven by continued growth and opportunity.

The Team

The successful candidate will join a high-performing Investment & Valuations team; supporting senior leadership on investment underwriting, quarterly valuations, and strategic market analysis. This role reports directly to the Investment & Valuations Manager.

The Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior level Investment & Valuation specialist to support the assessment, execution, and monitoring of investment opportunities. The role involves financial modelling, valuation work, market research, and the preparation of clear and insightful presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling & Analysis - ESSENTIAL
• Building models from scratch (Not using Argus) ESSENTIAL
• Valuation & Research
• Investment Documentation & SupportMarket Intelligence & Strategy
• Presentation & Reporting
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or other relevant
• 7-10 years’ experience in investment analysis, real estate, corporate finance, or consulting
• Advanced Excel skills (modelling, analytics, dynamic formulas)
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create compelling presentations
• Solid understanding of valuation techniques, DCF analysis, and benchmarking
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple deadlines

Benefits

• Up to £100k base salary with discretionary bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of UK public holidays)
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working

All candidates selected for shortlist will be required to undertake a modelling test in a controlled environment for this role at Central London offices.