M&A, Real Estate Associate (London, UK)

Alantra Solar Energy Advisors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London is seeking an Associate for their Real Estate team. This role involves executing M&A and capital raising mandates across various sectors, requiring strong financial analysis and project management skills. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience, a background in real estate, and a proactive attitude. The position also includes significant client and investor interaction, along with the chance to contribute to team expertise and business development efforts. Competitive compensation and immediate start are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional experience in real estate or finance.
• Strong affinity to the Real Estate sector, gained through experience.
• Prior involvement in M&A transactions from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Execute mandates in M&A and capital raising.
• Interact with clients and investors for presentations and analyses.
• Develop skills in business origination and team expertise.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Strong organisational skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to companies, families, and investors in the mid‑market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 750 transactions in the last four years in M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding and asset‑backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centres with global sector‑ and product‑specialised teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialised asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.8bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description

The Alantra UK Real Estate team is searching for an Associate to join a high performing group of individuals to execute a raft of quality mandates that have recently been secured.

The Real Estate team’s focus is across M&A and capital raising (debt and equity), across its 3 core sectors: Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality.

This specific role is for someone with a good technical background in real estate, who has experience in M&A and capital raising across relevant asset classes. Full pitch to completion execution and project management experience is desired, with good modelling and powerpoint skills. Candidates will be highly personal and ambitious, with a willingness to take ownership and senior level responsibility over transactions.

The job involves significant interpersonal interaction with both clients and investors in the preparation and presentation of business plans, information memoranda and supporting financial analysis. There is also a business development aspect, with the chance to develop skills both originating business and adding to the team’s expertise within the Real Estate sector.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of professional experience
• Existing affinity to the Real Estate sector, gained through academic and/or professional experience.
• Prior involvement in multiple M&A transactions, from start to finish.
• Robust financial and analytical skill set.
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team.
• A self‑starter with a positive outlook and can‑do attitude

Application Details

• Start date: ASAP.
• Location: London, UK