Position
The Investment Analyst will join a PERE firm investing in Logistics across Europe. The individual will be part of a growing pan-European team and a key contributor to the European expansion.
The position will support the investment team from deal origination to closing, the fund management team and the managing director in portfolio operations, market research, investor relations, reporting and approvals.
Duties
- Create and maintain complex financial models;
- Support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of investment opportunities;
- Use SalesForce (customer relationship management software) to foster communication, pipeline management and the expansion of the European property database;
- Assist in the business development process in order to develop new broker, user and tenant relationships to actively contribute to pipeline development;
- Participate in calls and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to develop key skills related to sourcing and closing deals, and portfolio management;
- Coordinate and execute due diligence activities;
- Coordinate deal closings;
- Create internal and external meeting materials, including investment committee memos, tenant and investor presentations;
- Prepare fund related reporting documents and approval papers;
- Assist in preparing marketing materials and maintaining company website;
- Support leasing files and asset management initiatives;
- Research new investment strategies and supporting the raising of private equity funds;
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
- Travel as needed to support the Investments and Fund Management teams.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Argus Software;
- Demonstrated proficiency in using SharePoint, Intralinks or other document control software;
- Demonstrated proficiency in using project management & customer relationship management software (SalesForce or other equivalent);
- Ability to work proactively on multiple projects at the same time, with great attention to detail, in a small team and in a remote office from company headquarters;
- Positive attitude and very strong work ethic;
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and any other European language (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish,) is a plus.
Competencies
- Accountability
- Character, trust, integrity
- Planning, decision-making and initiative
- Learning and development
- Collaboration, communication and teamwork
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, economics, engineering or related major;
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in real estate with demonstrated knowledge of underwriting analysis and transaction experience preferred.