Senior Associate, Listed Real Estate

Cohen & Steers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen & Steers is looking for a Senior Associate in London to work closely with portfolio managers and analysts on company and sector-level reports. The role involves significant collaboration, macro-level research, and database maintenance, with a strong focus on analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg. This position adheres to a hybrid work model, requiring four days in the office and one remote workday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in Investment Banking or Equity markets.
• Progress towards CFA designation preferred.
• Basic understanding of security analysis and accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with REITs and real estate trends beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Analysts with macro-level property sector research and security analysis.
• Participate in company meetings and property tours; report takeaways.
• Maintain proprietary database of analyst estimates and portfolio management reports.

Skills

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)

Proficiency with Bloomberg platform

Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills

Analytical and quantitative skills

Foreign language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Title

Senior Associate, Listed Real Estate Associate

Department

Global REITs

Reports To

SVP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Europe Real Estate

Job Summary

Work closely with Head of Europe Real Estate, Portfolio Managers and Europe REIT Analysts to produce company, sector and portfolio level reports and analysis across listed real estate. Coordinate information flow with other departments. Position has significant upside potential. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Assist Analysts with macro-level property sector research and individual security analysis. Update earnings (FFO) and Net Asset Value models.
• Participate in company meetings and property tours; report takeaways and actionable recommendations to investment research team.
• Update and maintain proprietary database of analyst estimates and portfolio management reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 bachelor degree with two to four years of experience in Investment Banking or Equity market experience; Concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting preferred with progress towards the CFA designation a plus.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and proficiency with Bloomberg platform.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision and urgency.
• Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills with clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
• Basic understanding of security analysis and accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with REITs and drivers of real estate trends would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and technologies preferred.
• Foreign language skills would be beneficial.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy (“work from home policy,” as aligned with the Company’s employee handbook), which currently requires reporting to the Company’s London office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted.

Working Conditions

• While normal work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm, this position must be flexible with the understanding that work deadlines must be met and at times it is necessary to work off hours to complete the required project at hand.
• Minimal travel required.

Note

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.