Senior Investment Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management seeks a Senior Investment Analyst to drive financial strategies for their data center development portfolio. The role involves creating complex financial models, conducting investment analyses, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to optimize investment opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a proven ability to communicate insights effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial modelling and investment analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and understanding of investment metrics.
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and refinement of financial models for investment analysis.
• Prepare and present business plans and financial reports to leadership.
• Monitor key real estate KPIs and support asset management initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Real estate knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Investment Analyst, london (city of london)

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Role Overview:

As a Senior Investment Analyst – Asset Management, you will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy of our UK-based data centre development portfolio. Your primary focus will be on building, maintaining, and refining complex financial models that support leasing, development, and investment decisions. You will apply rigorous financial analysis to assess opportunities, optimise returns, and support strategic growth.

This role requires a strong commercial mindset, deep analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders, including the Investment Board and DCS Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and ongoing refinement of detailed financial models to evaluate leasing and development opportunities.
• Analyse investment scenarios, including cash flows, Capex/Opex, IRR, NPV, and sensitivity testing.
• Prepare and present investment cases, business plans, and financial reports to senior leadership and investment committees.
• Collaborate with the Development team to assess financial feasibility for new site acquisitions and expansions.
• Maintain and update investment models to reflect real-time market data, leasing activity, and operational performance.
• Conduct lease and churn analysis to support pricing strategies and commercial decision-making.
• Monitor and report on key real estate KPIs such as WALT, vacancy, pricing trends, lease expiries, and customer performance.
• Support asset management initiatives across the portfolio, identifying opportunities to enhance site performance and revenue.
• Maintain a competitor and market intelligence database to inform assumptions and benchmark investment models.

Skills & Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial modelling and investment analysis, ideally within the data centre or real estate sector.
• Advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to build and manage complex financial models.
• Strong understanding of investment metrics (IRR, NPV, yield) and their application in real estate development.
• Experience presenting financial insights to investment boards and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with real estate leasing structures, development processes, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Understanding of lease contracts and associated legal considerations.