Investment Associate - London, United Kingdom - Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Investment Associate is responsible for underwriting investment opportunities, providing financial analyses to support investment decisions and conducting market research.

The Investment Associate is also responsible for analysing due diligence materials and assisting in the preparation of key investment information both internally and to external investment partners.

_ Key Role Responsibilities:
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Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assisting senior real estate professionals in sourcing, preparing and presenting new investment memo's; financing recommendations; and updates on existing investments or portfolio status.
Financial analysis and underwriting of investment opportunities, including the creation of detailed multitier proforma waterfall models.
Manage acquisition due diligence processes and closings with outside counterparties.
Market investigation of potential acquisitions, competitive properties and local market fundamentals.
Actively engaging with owners, brokers, equity partners, lenders, attorneys, consultants and all other related internal departments, as appropriate.
Proactively develop industry relationships and potential dealsourcing network.

_ Knowledge & Qualifications:
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MBA in real estate, business or finance (preferred).
IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).

_ Experience & Skills:
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Demonstrable experience working in the Real Estate Sector.
Demonstrable experience in an analytical role within investment banking, private equity or other related finance within Europe or internationally.
Strong quantitative background ideally in corporate finance, relatedbusiness or accounting; including experience of financial modelling.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; and the ability to solve problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively write and present reports and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and influence at all levels.
The ability to research, analyse and present complex financial data.
Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
Selfmotivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development.
Naturally inquisitive with a desire to understand the bigger picture and get involved with wider team and business objectives.
A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.