Business Development Analyst - Real Estate

Role & Responsbilites:

• Active member of the Business Development team, focused on growing AUM through inorganic growth (e.g., strategic M&A of other asset managers or other real estate oriented service companies) or organic growth (e.g. setting up of new JV's with real estate developers and investors)
• Monitoring market trends, carrying out of market research in the real estate investment management landscape
• Initial screening of new BD opportunities
• Developing investment papers for senior management
• Financial modelling work related to valuation, business plan and other ad hoc corporate M&A and/or ad hoc real estate investment decisions
• Support and carry out of due diligence (DD) with a particular focus on financial and commercial DD and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support with all aspects of the internal investment execution and approval process
• Ad hoc support to fund management team with analytical / modelling work and adhoc fund projects in case of periods of lower business in BD team and peaks in fund team

Skills Required:

• 2-4 years working experience in a big 4, real estate investment fund/private equity or M&A/corporate finance advisory role
• Background in real estate is considered a pro but not required. Affinity with / interest in real estate investment industry crucial
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong academic qualifications will be an advantage (e.g., economics, finance, real estate, RICS, CFA etc.).
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Strong quantitative, analytical and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a small team environment
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong English verbal/written language skills.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.