Real Estate Investment Analyst (Analyst 1)

Michael Page; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in London is seeking a Real Estate Analyst 1 to join its growing team. The successful candidate will focus on deal underwriting, market analysis, and financial modelling, collaborating closely with experienced investment professionals. With strong academic credentials and a proactive mindset, you'll be integral in supporting corporate acquisitions and real estate investment decisions while enjoying a competitive salary package with bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Long-term incentives after promotion

Qualifications

• Strong academics in a relevant field required.
• Excellent financial modelling skills essential.
• Ideally possess qualifications like CFA or RICS.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite deals and assist with due diligence.
• Conduct market analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial models and investment projections.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, or Economics

Professional qualifications (IMC, CFA, ACA, CAIA, RICS)

Job description

Real Estate Analyst 1 for bespoke Value-Add / Opportunistic investor, focusing on Real Estate carve-outs and new acquisitions. Financial modelling, market analysis, and IC memo's Assisting on DD for exciting new corporate portfolio's / M&A and mid-ticket, single asset acquisitions.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

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