Job Description

The role offers an opportunity for a successful candidate to join a market leading real estate corporate advisory business, at an early stage in its growth and to benefit from the teams existing relationships and deep experience, whilst participating in a broad range of high profile corporate real estate transactions. Junior team members would be supported in pursuing their CFA or RICS qualifications should they wish to do so.

Primary Objectives

• Support the senior team in delivering a broad range of UK & European M&A and capital raising instructions;

• Conduct financial analysis and prepare bespoke financial models for large scale projects, real estate backed operating businesses and development joint ventures;

• Prepare transaction deliverables, including marketing documentation, corporate summaries, pitches / proposals and investor reports;

• Conduct comprehensive and in-depth research assignments into a broad range of markets and businesses in the traditional and alternative real estate sectors;

• Take responsibility for project management and administration, whilst supporting senior members of the team in delivering exceptional client service;

• Contribute to improving internal processes to drive efficiencies and improve client service; and

Key Attributes

• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in real estate corporate finance;

• Organised, diligent and hardworking, with an ability to exhibit a high level of attention to detail;

• Team player, capable of planning ahead and managing time effectively in an environment with high workflow and tight deadlines;

• Strong analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative – with a basic understanding of corporate finance and financial modelling and a desire to continue learning in both areas;

• Good verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to quickly build rapport, deliver outstanding client service and foster long-standing relationships;

• Interest in pursuing professional qualifications such as RICS, CFA or ACA;

• Strong academic performance, with a 2.1 or better in finance, real estate or accounting preferable but not essential;

• Demonstrable experience in real estate investment, corporate finance, private equity or investment banking desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative – with a basic understanding of corporate finance and financial modelling and a desire to continue learning in both areas;