Senior Investment Analyst

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international real estate investment company is seeking a highly analytical Senior Investment Analyst for their London office. The successful candidate will handle financial modelling, valuation work, and strategic market analysis. With 4-7 years of experience in investment analysis and advanced Excel skills, you will prepare presentations and support investment opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary of £80-90k and benefits including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in investment analysis, real estate, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Solid understanding of valuation techniques, DCF analysis, and benchmarking.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial modelling and analysis for investment opportunities.
• Build financial models from scratch without using Argus.
• Prepare investment documentation and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Modelling & Analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate

Job description

Job Title: Senior Investment Analyst
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: West End, London (Hybrid Working 3/2 split)

Please ONLY apply if you have Right to Work as Visa Sponsorship can not be provided by this company.

About Our Client

Our client is an international real estate investment business with a strong focus on value-add residential and hospitality assets across major European cities. Since establishing their London office, they have developed a dynamic and ambitious team, expanding their portfolio across Residential assets. Their culture is collaborative, energetic, and driven by continued growth and opportunity.

The Team

The successful candidate will join a high-performing Investment & Valuations team; supporting senior leadership on investment underwriting, quarterly valuations, and strategic market analysis. This role reports directly to the Investment & Valuations Manager.

The Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior level Investment & Valuation Analyst to support the assessment, execution, and monitoring of investment opportunities. The role involves financial modelling, valuation work, market research, and the preparation of clear and insightful presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling & Analysis - ESSENTIAL
• Building models from scratch (Not using Argus) ESSENTIAL
• Valuation & Research
• Investment Documentation & Support
• Market Intelligence & Strategy
• Presentation & Reporting
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.

About You

Skills & Experience

• • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or other relevant
• • 4-7 years' experience in investment analysis, real estate, corporate finance, or consulting
• • Advanced Excel skills (modelling, analytics, dynamic formulas)
• • Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create compelling presentations
• • Solid understanding of valuation techniques, DCF analysis, and benchmarking
• • Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• • Self-motivated, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple deadlines

Benefits

• £80-90k base salary with discretionary bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of UK public holidays)
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working

All candidates selected for shortlist will be required to undertake a modelling test in a controlled environment for this role at Central London offices.