Job Description
Rockbourne is delighted to be retained by a leading Real Estate Investment Manager in helping them appoint a new Investment Analyst to their team.
The Why...
Our client are looking to expand their London-based Investment team as they are at a pivotal point in their growth as they look to deploy c.£500m into the Affordable Housing sector within England.
Our client is aiming to become one of the leading purpose-driven housing providers in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast growing, agile, entrepreneurial and highly motivated team with start-up mindset.
The ambition is to be a leading, vertically integrated investor and manager in living strategies in England. Our client aims to combine a “start-up” feel with best-in-class institutional systems, processes and practices. Our client intends to create a culture where employees can thrive, and the role offers excellent access to a wide range of individuals within the company structure.
The role itself
Playing a leading role in supporting the ‘engine room’ in appraising new deals, putting memos and decks together and improving capacity across the team, reporting directly into the Investment Director.
The day-to-day role will involve financial analysis of new deals, identifying those which best fit our investment criteria and then assisting with bidding, negotiation, and execution process. Investments include both individual transactions and portfolios, using a variety of capital and funding structures to maximise alignment and returns. The role will also require liaison with the analyst/associate team of our clients institutional capital partner.
You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the scaling of the platform, whilst developing your skills working within dynamic team with institutional investment backing.
Duties and responsibilities to include:
- Perform detailed financial analysis and modelling to evaluate potential investment opportunities, including cash flow projections, IRR and ROI calculations.
- Prepare and present investment memorandums and reports to both the senior management team and external stakeholders.
- Track and monitor investment pipeline - become the gatekeeper of all dealflow.
- Conduct market research to assess real estate trends, economic indicators, and competitive landscapes to inform investment decisions. This will be supplemented with site visits, coordination with the asset management team and meetings with consultants, agents and selling counterparties.
- Review of legal documents, planning decisions, site plans, schedules of accommodation, development programmes and other key technical information. Liasing with team-members, advisors and consultants to challenge findings and assumptions within.
- Assist in the production of acquisition bid documentation and other transaction related presentations and board / committee reports – both internally and for our capital partner.
- Assistance with, and eventually coordination of, acquisition execution process – including business plan updates, transaction documents, due diligence budgets, checklists, review of due diligence reports and liaison with key consultants.
- Help to shape investment templates, processes and underwriting systems with aim of driving efficiency in the transaction process so that the business can grow as quickly and sustainably as possible.
- Monitor the performance of existing investments and suggest strategies for improvement.
- Stay informed of the latest developments in real estate markets, construction technology, and financial regulations.
What's in it for you?
Autonomy – The team will empower you to do your best work rather than dictate exactly how you do it.
Progression - Opportunity to grow and learn as soon as you walk through the door, surrounded by a strong leadership wanting to upskill those around them.
Social Purpose - You will have the chance to shape the future of a new business in a nascent sector that is well positioned to become a major institutional real estate asset class.
Development – You will have the opportunity to expand your personal skill-set and take on a large degree of responsibility from an early stage.
Entrepreneurial – A truly entrepreneurial and forward-thinking ethos is actively encouraged.
Quick decisions – Working closely with the Investment Director and Institutional Capital you can expect quick decisions and the business to move at pace.
Flexibility – They take a common-sense approach to working hours and are out-put driven rather than a dictatorship.
What do you need to bring to the table?
- Strong analytical skills with a proficiency in financial modelling and statistical analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable format.
- Minimum 1-year’s full time working experience in real estate, finance or construction.
- High level of proficiency in Excel and financial modelling software.
- Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Other Details
- Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
- LTIP
- Plus wider benefits package
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