Real Estate Graduate Scheme

Octopus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate firm in London is looking for graduates for a 27-month programme that offers rotations across various teams, including Lending and Investment. Participants will gain a RICS CAIA or CFA qualification while developing their skills in real estate finance and investment management. The role includes responsibilities like participating in credit committees and gaining exposure to market strategies. The firm promotes a hybrid working environment and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary performance-related award

Take what you need holiday

Option to work overseas up to one month per year

Wellness hub with coaching and assistance programs

Qualifications

• A graduate of any discipline with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Passionate about developing a career in real estate finance and investment management.
• Self-motivated and capable of balancing work and study in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who enjoys working with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Experience five rotations across the Real Estate business.
• Study for a RICS CAIA or CFA qualification.
• Complete a two-week secondment in valuation role at partner firms.
• Develop relationships with investors, borrowers, and brokers.

Skills

EAM

Economics

IT Business Analysis

Information Security

Android Development

Education

Graduate of any discipline (minimum 2:1)

Job description

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to develop your skills and understanding of the Real Estate industry at one of the UKs most exciting forward-thinking businesses. As part of this graduate programme you will also get to study an industry leading qualification that will help set you up for a successful career.

What Youll Do

Over a 27-month programme you will :

• Experience five rotations across the Real Estate business. Youll have the opportunity to spend 6 months in four of our Lending and Investment teams and a further 3 months working in the Octopus Capital Corporate Development team.
• Study for a RICS CAIA or CFA qualification.
• Participate in our credit and investment committees as you take new transactions from end to end.
• Complete a two-week secondment in a valuation role at one of our partner firms.
• Gain direct exposure to investor borrower and broker relationships.
• Learn how to identify gaps in the market and structure new funds to help fulfil the Octopus Capital growth strategy.
• Develop your network within the industry by attending webinars and events.

Qualifications

• A graduate of any discipline (minimum 2 : 1)
• Passionate about developing a career in real estate finance and investment management
• A fast learner keen to get the most out of the scheme
• Self-motivated capable of balancing work and study in a fast-paced environment
• A team player who enjoys working with a diverse team to achieve positive outcomes

Additional Information

Timelines for the Hiring Process

As part of your application you’ll be asked to complete three written questions. If your responses impress us you’ll be invited to complete a short video assessment.

Candidates who are successful at this stage will then progress to an online interview.

Following the interview shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend our in-person assessment centre at our head office in London on 4th December. Prior to this we’ll also ask you to complete a short personality questionnaire.

• Application Closing date : 27th October
• Video Questions : 3rd - 9th November
• Online Interview : 17th - 20th November
• Personality Questionnaire : To be completed by 28th November
• Assessment Centre : 4th December

What We Offer

A competitive salary and discretionary performance-related award

Take what you need holiday

Hybrid working

Anchor (our wellness hub) includes Headspace one-to-one coaching via Wellness Cloud Digital GP employee assistance program & more

The option to work overseas up to one month per year

Our Values

At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests of all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.

We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We’re proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process we’ll be happy to accommodate where possible.

Key Skills

EAM, Economics, IT Business Analysis, Information Security, Android Development

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1