Real Estate Investment Analyst (Analyst 1)

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Real Estate Analyst 1 to join a prestigious private equity firm in London. The successful candidate will focus on deal underwriting, market analysis, and prepare financial models to support investment decisions. Candidates should possess strong academics in relevant fields, excellent financial modelling skills, and ideally hold professional certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and long-term incentives after promotion to Associate.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Strong academics in Real Estate, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in financial modelling.
• Professional certifications like IMC, CFA, ACA, CAIA, RICS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deal underwriting and structuring on new deals.
• Conduct market analysis for investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial models and projections for investments.
• Monitor existing AUM and track financials.
• Collaborate on M&A deals with the investment team.
• Maintain fund series models and provide market insights.

Skills

Strong academics (Real Estate, Finance, Economics)

Excellent financial modelling

Strong presentation skills

Intellectual curiosity

High attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics

Tools

DCF modelling

Job description

• Private Equity Real Estate Investment Analyst (Analyst 1)
• Mid-market PE Real Estate & corporate turnaround specialist

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded PE M&A specialist with over two decades of investment track record. As part of the growing Real Estate strategy, they are looking to hire a dedicated RE Analyst 1, to assist with the expansion of the team.

Job Description

• Deal underwriting, DCF modelling and structuring on new deals as well as assisting on DD during exits.
• Market analysis - real estate market trends - identifying potential investment opportunities alongside the IM and Director.
• Prepare all financial models, IC decks and projections to support Real Estate investment decisions.
• Performance monitor existing AUM, tracking financials.
• Collaborate with the Investment Manager and Director across corporate acquisitions / M&A deals.
• Maintain the current / running fund series models, providing quarterly insight from RE market.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Analyst 1 should have:

• Strong academics (Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Economics, or a related field).
• Excellent financial modelling both with direct Real Estate as well as Op-Co's.
• Ideally IMC, CFA, ACA, CAIA, RICS.
• Strong presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Intellectual curiosity with a problem solve / proactive mindset.
• High attention to detail - the detail on analysis matters.
• Ability to work and fit well with close-knit, highly motivated investment team.

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary + bonus + long term incentives after promotion to Associate.