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SalaryInvestment Analyst
Location: London
Reports to: Senior Investment Analyst
Excellent salary and Benefits
We have a very exciting opportunity for an Investment Analyst working for a dynamic Real Estate organisation in London.
Main Purpose: Assisting the investment and reporting teams with financial analysis throughout the deal lifecycle.
Main Duties:
To immediately bolster the Investment Managers (IM) and Investor Relations (IR) functions within the business to support with the design, build and interpretation of bespoke financial models at an assert and portfolio level
This includes involvement in determining complex finance and tenant structures, calculating NPV/IRR/distributions, and ensuring the IR and IMs have thorough supporting material and understanding for and of your models
You will support the IM/IR team by immediately problem-solving and improving their financial analysis and due diligence on potential investment opportunities, this will add visible value to the opportunities they are creating and open the door to alternative approaches
You will spend time completing inspections, underwriting appraisals and discussing assumptions with the IR team in order to positively contribute to their decision-making your insight will be valuable in helping to create opportunities
Creating reports to High-Net-Worth Investors, supporting with the creation and refinement of Financial Models, and analysing market trends in order to effect these, and identify opportunities, your role will be far-reaching and determine around your hunger
Supporting the monitoring of the performance of portfolio companies, tracking key financial and operational indicators, and providing the key metrics to the relevant stakeholders
The list of duties reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The analyst may be required to support other teams, projects and work streams other than what is listed above.
The main purpose of this role is to determine which functions need the most analytical support, and to be the main resource to provide this. It is a far-reaching role which will be exposed to multiple functions in an all-encompassing Real Estate business.
Requirements, Skills and Qualifications
Degree level educated within a real estate, finance, economics or mathematics related degree from a top tier university.
6-18 month experience in institutional real estate investment, private equity real estate investment, or in the REIB team of a ranked investment bank.
Experience in office and retail sectors, or other operationally complex asset classes.
Demonstrable high analytical with a strong understanding of Excel modelling valuation techniques, with specific reference to real estate modelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
ACCA/ACA/CFA progression towards professional qualifications are highly desired but not essential.
Extensive experience of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
Management Skills and Competences
High level of commercial acumen with the ability to understand market/business intelligence
Ability to support colleagues at all levels within a high-performance function
A continuous drive for improvement and, importantly, self-improvement
Decisive, confident and calm under pressure, with a solid, resilient work ethic
Able to work autonomously and prioritise time whilst multi-tasking
Personal Qualities and Standards
Self-starter with a pro-active & can do attitude, and determination for improvement.
Organised and meticulous.
Results-driven and an ability to perform under deadline pressure.
Self-management of personal performance standards.
Positive, committed and reliable.
Close attention to detail, both in reporting and analysis.
Strong influencing and persuasion skills.
Show initiative in order to achieve business results within a uniquely entrepreneurial environment.
Salary and Benefits:
Highly Competitive Base Salary, dependent upon experience.
Incentivised Bonus.
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan.
5% Company Pension Contribution.
3x Life Assurance.
