The Role

Real Estate Investment Manager, who co-invest with PE partners, are looking for a Property Analyst to join a growing team. The role will involve Investment, Asset, Development and also Corporate Finance style Analysis work. They’ve had a very busy year, and are extremely acquisitive in certain sectors at the moment, whilst also disposing of other asset classes for additional liquidity, and hence there is a lot of complex excel modelling work to be done across both investment and divestment deals. The position will also involve working closely with Asset Managers, running models for repositioning assets, changing lease structures and re-modelling tenant mix; and reporting to JV Partners so it’s an incredibly varied role. Their portfolio is Commercial property as opposed to Residential, and is all in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Support the asset management and finance team with analysis and reporting
• Working with the asset management team to update business plans
• Explaining outputs of models and drivers of return performance
• Creating bespoke financial models
• Bi-annual portfolio forecasting
• Development and capex appraisals
• Acquisition & disposal analysis
• Preparation of Asset Management Reports for the executives and senior management
• Internal and external reporting
• Preparing performance analysis
• Assisting in the valuation process
• Assisting with research and strategy papers

Requirements

• Property / Real Estate industry experience essential, with experience of working in a retail environment an advantage
• Qualified MRICS would be desirable
• Good Analytical skills
• Financial Modelling skills to advanced level
• Understanding of property level performance metrics
• Understanding of development appraisals
• Understanding of relevant commercial disciplines
• Good communications skills – written and verbal
• Good relationship management and influencing skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills

Excellent career opportunities exist for the right person, and you’ll gain real insight into how top level business decisions are made through having close involvement with the CEO, Head of Finance, etc.