Investment Analyst - Deals Team leading Real Estate firm

Our client is a leading specialist global financier, who provides bespoke financing solutions to a diverse range of industry professionals across a multitude of asset classes, with a focus on major property developments in the UK, Europe and rest of the world.

They are looking to hire a Senior Investment Analyst who will sit within the Deals Team and will be working on a wide range of asset types including residential, hotel, commercial and student real estate plus alternative areas.

Responsibilities:

• Quantitative and qualitative appraisal of deals to establish whether they are worth pursuing.
• Work closely with the Junior Analysts to establish the most appropriate research strategy for each assignment.
• Conduct financial analysis including cash flow modelling, carrying out asset valuation and preparing development appraisals.
• Sensitivity and Scenario analysis.
• Prepare and and present first and final stage Credit Committee papers.
• Researching and providing market data on industry sectors and companies.
• Take full responsibility for proofreading client financial reports.
• Identifying critical issues regarding asset performance and evaluate impact and sensitivities to various inputs.
• Assist in collecting quarterly update on the properties (rent rolls, capex, opex, etc.) and analyse resulting portfolio.
• Assist in annual asset and portfolio review analysis.
• Identify qualitative, quantitative and market factors that will impact expected returns and profitability.
• Prepare materials in support of fundraising efforts (Senior and Mezzanine Debt)
• Follow up of the deals cash flows to assist in-house and investors accounting teams.
• Follow up of accounting budget to monitor deals tax / legal structure.

Candidate Requirements

• 3-5 years of work experience in real estate banking, lending, investment or advisory.
• Minimum 2:1 Degree
• Strong Modelling skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint applications
• Excellent analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and results driven character
• Organised and thorough with good attention to detail
• Be able to work within UK without any sponsorship requirements
• MRICS is an advantage (but not essential)
• ACA is an advantage (but not essential)
• Argus proficiency is an advantage (but not essential)

If you meet the requirements for this opportunity and you interested in learning more apply today.