Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management

Greystar; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate company is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Portfolio Management team in London. The role involves supporting key portfolio management functions through financial analysis and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, advanced skills in financial modeling, and an interest in real estate.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject.
• Strong quantitative background with experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• An interest in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models to support ongoing portfolio management decisions.
• Monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to the business.
• Complete financial, accounting, narrative, and administrative reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in finance, business management, real estate, accounting or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management

Apply locations London Corporate Office, London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id R0159933

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting all aspects of the portfolio management functions of the business including allocation decisions, hold-sell decisions, financings, equity raising, and relationship management.

The Portfolio Management team at Greystar plays a pivotal role in driving value creation for both our institutional partners and the internal business through effective collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. This team is involved in critical allocation, financing, disposition, and structuring decisions. Additionally, they are instrumental in cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with external investors, ensuring alignment on the key targets of each venture.

This is a central and diverse role that provides support for, and input to, investment and portfolio management activities, through research, modelling and preparing analysis to support all functions of the portfolio management team. The Senior Analyst will also support the analysis and presentation of key performance information both internally and to external investment partners to drive well-informed and value-enhancing decisions on new and existing strategies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial models to support ongoing portfolio management decisions including, but not limited to, new acquisition activity, hold-sell analysis and financing decisions;
• Assess the performance of the portfolio(s) against budget and underwriting, highlighting any points of exception or opportunity;
• Work with colleagues to monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to the business covering leasing performance, income, expense and returns;
• Oversee the preparation of materials and deliverables for presentation to internal committees, current and prospective investors, and other stakeholders;
• Assist in new venture formation, including preparation of life-of-fund models and strategy papers, as well as supporting the entities’ creation, structuring and legal documentation;
• Support the annual rent and budget-setting process;
• Work with stakeholders across the business to improve our reporting systems and data capture to drive visibility and efficiency;
• Support the mobilisation of new assets and portfolios into the business;
• Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data;
• Complete financial, accounting, narrative, and administrative reports, as well as analyses key to the successful execution of the business plans.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (2:1 and above) in a related business or analytical subject; such as finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics; science or engineering.
• IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in an analytical role within investment banking, private equity, or other related finance;
• Strong quantitative background with experience in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis;
• Strong qualitative analytical skills; having the ability to research, analyse and present complex financial data;
• Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively write and present reports and information;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels;
• Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines;
• Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute to understanding and solving problems;
• A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives;
• An interest in Real Estate.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience working in the Real Estate Sector.
• Experience working in residential sector or on residential projects.
• Fluency in a European Language.

Welcome

Our continued success depends on our people. If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you! Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally.

Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

Please explore the current open positions, apply to a role(s) that you feel will suit you and your skillset. You can keep track of your applications and the process here in your Candidate Home. Thank you for your interest in working at Greystar!!

About Us

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships.

We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Integrity

We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality

We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism

We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability

We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service

We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.