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PE Real Estate Analyst 1

London Permanent View Job Description
As a Real Estate Analyst 1 you will support the underwriting and execution of investment opportunities and contribute to selected capital raising workstreams. Working closely with senior members of the investment team, you will gain broad exposure across acquisitions, debt financing, portfolio analytics and fund-level materials.
  • UK / Euro arm of Top 100 PERE fund - Investment Analyst 1
  • Sector-agnostic, major institutional capital partners and large JV's

About Our Client

Our client is a top performing PE Real Estate fund with over four decades of track-record investing across all sectors in direct real estate and RE credit. London-based role, headquartered in the US, they are in an exciting period of growth and looking to expand their investment team as they push deal flow in Alternatives and CRE.

Job Description

· Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisitions and developments, including cash flow forecasting, sensitivity analysis, debt sizing and return metrics.

· Support the evaluation of new investment opportunities across the UK&I by analysing information memoranda, operating data, market evidence and transaction comparables.

· Prepare high-quality investment committee papers, underwriting memoranda, and collate presentations and supporting analysis for internal decision-making.

· Assist with transaction execution, including data room review, Q&A management, valuation analysis, debt financing workstreams and coordination of closing deliverables.

· Analyse occupier, capital markets and macroeconomic trends to inform underwriting assumptions, investment strategy and portfolio positioning.

· Contribute to the preparation of investor and capital raising materials, including track record analysis, portfolio case studies, fund presentations and bespoke investor requests.

· Coordinate input from the investment, finance, legal and operations teams to support investor due diligence questionnaires, RFPs and other fundraising-related workstreams throughout the transactions process

· Maintain high-quality models, analysis and investment records to support reporting, governance, fundraising and internal knowledge management.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Analyst 1 should have / be:

  • BSc / MSc in Real Estate, RE Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related Built Environment / Finance discipline. Candidates from other academic backgrounds with relevant experience will also be considered.
  • 1-2 years experience within PE Real Estate, acquisitions, Investment Banking, Valuation, Corporate Finance, or a comparable analytical environment.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build robust financial models and communicate complex analysis clearly and effectively.
  • Strong understanding of Real Estate valuation methodologies, DCF analysis and key investment metrics, including IRR, equity multiple, and yield.
  • Exposure to Real Estate transactions, due diligence processes, debt financing, Investment Committee materials, and ideally Investor Reporting or fundraising support.
  • Knowledge of the UK Real Estate market and major asset classes.
  • Commercially minded with a genuine interest in Real Estate investing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with a disciplined approach to detail.
  • Clear and confident communicator capable of translating complex analysis into concise recommendations.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Collaborative team player with the confidence to take ownership and drive deliverables independently.
  • Demonstrates high levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary and bonuses.

Exposure to work directly with, and learn from, senior investment leaders / the SLT in a well capitalised and acquisitive business.

Contact
Ben Hodgson
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030915
Phone number
+44 207 269 2406

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Acquisitions / Disposals
Sector
Property
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Hodgson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2406
Job reference
JN-062026-7030915