Real Estate Assistant VP

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Real Estate Assistant VP to support the investment lifecycle in a reputable PE Real Estate fund. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Living sectors, advanced Excel skills, and strong leadership qualities. This role involves deal origination, transaction management, and collaboration with internal teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive fixed and variable compensation

Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience and deal track-record in Living sectors: BtR and PBSA.
• Excellent numeracy and accuracy in cash flow management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Leadership experience in managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the full investment life-cycle, from sourcing to execution.
• Manage due diligence on all acquisitions with external advisors.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting.

Skills

Highly advanced Excel skills

Ability to assess sensitivities and risks

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Highly organized with solid project management skills

Collaborative team player

Education

BSc / MSc in Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Economics, Business Management or STEM subjects

Job description

• Real Estate Assistant VP for global PERE fund
• Living (all sub-segments) standing asset acquisitions & Dev pipeline

About Our Client

Our client is a globally renowned PE Real Estate fund deploying capital into both direct real estate and Op‑Co's across all segments of Living. They have decades of experience and track‑record delivering returns in Single & Multi‑Family BtR, PBSA, Later Living, Urban & Co‑Living and are currently in a period of high growth / portfolio expansion. They are committed to, and have numerous examples of, accelerating careers for high performers.

Job Description

This position supports the full investment life‑cycle, from sourcing and underwriting to execution and oversight of AM delivery to ensure value‑add projects are delivered. The role involves analysis, transaction management, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Deal origination, prep and present to IC including financing recommendations.
• Manage DD on all acquisitions, coordinating with external advisors / 3rd parties.
• Run consistent portfolio update reports - managing relevant internal teams to deliver.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, other equity partners, lenders, lawyers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting, including multi‑tier waterfall modelling, ensuring alignment with Development, Asset Management and Ops.
• Negotiate debt term sheets and agreements, navigating internal approval processes with legal support.
• Assist with asset management, value‑add strategies, and disposals (once business plans have been met / value delivered).
• Support training and development of junior team members in financial modelling and investment best practice.
• Prepare reports and analysis, where relevant across HR (within Op‑Co's), finance, and operations; monitor and report on market, industry, and competitor trends.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Assistant VP should have:

• BSc / MSc in Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Economics, Business Management or STEM subjects
• Highly advanced Excel skills
• Significant experience and deal track‑record in Living sectors: BtR and PBSA are essential, with Later Living and Urban / Co‑Living desirable.
• Ability to assess sensitivities and risks.
• Excellent numeracy and accuracy in cash flow management, budgeting, and reporting, including experience working with Op‑Co's.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; skilled in presenting complex information and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to research, analyse and present financial data effectively.
• Highly organised with solid project management skills; ability to manage multiple work‑streams under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with adaptability and a results‑driven mindset.
• Leadership experience, including recruiting and managing high‑performing teams - track record of transferring knowledge and skills to junior team members.

What’s on Offer

Competitive fixed and variable compensation + benefits.