Investment Associate - London, United Kingdom - Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

International Real Estate Private Equity firm is seeking am Investment Associate to support acquisitions with a focus on the UK and Pan European real estate markets based in London.

Key responsibilities:

Support the investment and asset management team with a focus on the UK and Pan European transactions.
Screening and origination of investment deal flow
Underwriting including cashflow financial model and asset level business plans
Undertaking due diligence, structuring and execution of transactions, monitoring and divestments
Liaison with external investors including working with senior management on investment opportunities.
Analyse of direct Real Estate investment opportunities
Build complex, dynamic financial underwriting models incorporating inputs, forecast P&L & cashflow statements.
Design appropriate financing capital structures, exit valuation and returns analysis.
Preparation of ambitious but achievable asset level business plan, detailing key performance indicators
Writing Investment Teasers and Detailed IM recommendations
Rigorous underwriting process; due diligence, market review, valuation, legal, structuring, negotiation & documentation
Inspection of the Assets and management of a deal pipeline list
Managing and analysing formal reporting from third party professional advisors
Advise on purchase terms and any negotiation tactics.
Presentation of investments to IC
Support Investment Monitoring and Exit Strategies with execution of the Business Plan
Provide guidance to junior Analysts based in London.

Background & experience:

Qualified to degree level with Property or Real Estate specific qualification preferable.
Experience as a Senior Analyst or Associate within real estate investments.
3 5 years buyside experience in Buyside Real Estate Private Equity investments is preferred
Background include Real Estate Investment Banking, Investment Management or Real Estate Private Equity
Fluent English, any additional European Language would be of benefit.
Advanced financial modelling skills for CRE investments
UK and/or European Commercial Real Estate experience is required.
Experience across asset classes including Offices, Logistics, Residential & Mixeduse
Proven deal execution experience
Strong commercial acumen with sound judgement and decisionmaking skills.
Solid verbal and written communication skills