Real Estate Business Analyst

Vantage Data Centers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center firm seeks a Real Estate Business Analyst to support site selection and financial tracking across EMEA. The role involves operational coordination, data management, and improving processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial real estate, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The position offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial real estate transactions is highly valued.
• Familiarity with tools like Yardi or other real estate financial platforms is a plus.
• Multilingual skills are an asset particularly in German, French, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes using Yardi, including purchase orders and invoicing.
• Support scheduling of meetings, travel, and team events.
• Serve as the EMEA point of contact for our Geospatial Tool.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commercial Real Estate, Surveying, Business Management

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Geospatial Tool platforms

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Role

We're looking for a Real Estate Business Analyst to support our Site Selection Directors and Transaction Managers across key markets in EMEA. This role combines operational coordination, financial tracking, and data management making it a great fit for someone who enjoys structure, teamwork, and purpose-driven work.

You'll help ensure the successful delivery of our real estate strategy, while also identifying ways to improve processes and tools. If you're excited by the idea of supporting growth, solving problems, and working with diverse teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Administrative Support

• Manage financial processes using Yardi, including purchase orders, invoicing, and variance reporting
• Track and report on budget performance and financial transactions
• Prepare and manage regular reports using Smartsheet and Salesforce
• Coordinate NDA processes and third-party onboarding with internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a point of contact for Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Compliance requests

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Support the scheduling of meetings, travel, and team events
• Document meeting outcomes and action items
• Maintain organised records and documentation across platforms including SharePoint
• Contribute to process improvements and support automation initiatives

Data & Tool Management

• Serve as the EMEA point of contact for our Geospatial Tool: manage access, update site data, and maintain mapping layers
• Manage data inputs, data governance and reporting in Smartsheet and Salesforce
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across platforms and systems

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Commercial Real Estate, Surveying, Business Management, or a related field is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience in commercial real estate transactions is highly valued
• Multilingual skills are an asset particularly in German, French, or Spanish in addition to fluent English
• Familiarity with tools such as Yardi or other real estate financial platforms is a plus

Technical Skills

• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Geospatial Tool platforms is an advantage
• Comfortable with tools like SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Salesforce
• Quick to learn and adapt to new systems and platforms

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication in English
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across time zones
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to support colleagues across functions

This is more than an administrative/analyst support role, it's an opportunity to be part of a growing team with real impact. You'll help shape how we scale across Europe, and you'll do it in an environment where your ideas, growth, and contributions are valued.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package