Real Estate Investment Professional (3–6 Years’ Experience)
About the Organisation
Our client is one of the world’s largest operators and managers in the PBSA sector, with an established international platform and a substantial portfolio under management across multiple geographies.
The organisation is now entering an exciting new phase of growth, expanding its European PBSA platform and living brand.
Teams across the business share a clear mission: delivering exceptional resident experiences today to create a lasting impact for tomorrow.
The business is at a pivotal stage of its European expansion, actively deploying capital across Continental Europe — including Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France — while raising additional capital to build a leading pan-European living platform spanning the full risk spectrum.
The Role
We are seeking an Investment Associate or Investment Analyst to join the London-based Investment team, reporting directly to the Head of Investment. The primary focus of the role is Continental Europe.
This is a highly analytical, execution-focused position within a small, entrepreneurial team. The successful candidate will play a central role across the full investment lifecycle — from acquisition and development underwriting through to capital structuring, due diligence, investor communication and ongoing valuation oversight. The role involves regular travel across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Transactions & Underwriting
- Financial modelling and underwriting of new acquisition and development opportunities across Continental Europe
- Sensitivity analysis, scenario modelling and risk assessment
- Preparation of detailed Investment Committee papers and presentation materials
- Supporting negotiations on transactions including forward fundings and development joint venture structures
- Market research and sector analysis across European living
Due Diligence & Execution
- Coordinating and reviewing third-party due diligence (legal, tax, technical, commercial, valuation)
- Identifying key transaction risks and proposing mitigation strategies
- Collaborating closely with internal Development, Asset Management, Operations and Finance teams to inform underwriting assumptions
- Managing transaction timelines and supporting execution through to completion
Capital Raising & Investor Relations
- Preparing materials for equity and debt capital raises
- Supporting structuring discussions and financing processes
- Responding to investor information requests and due diligence queries
- Assisting with investor presentations and ongoing stakeholder communications
- Supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes
- Preparing performance analysis and portfolio-level reporting
- Delivering ad-hoc analysis for senior management and investment partners
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented investment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable taking ownership of complex analytical workstreams.
Experience & Background
- 3–6 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong real estate transaction experience in Continental Europe and/or the UK
- Exposure to the alternative assets living sector (highly desirable)
- Background in real estate private equity, investment management, development, investment banking, Big 4 advisory, fund management or similar
- Experience underwriting development strategies preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills (essential)
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Excellent understanding of real estate valuation methodologies and capital structures
- Ability to review and interrogate third-party due diligence materials
Personal Attributes
- Highly analytical with strong commercial judgement
- Personable and collaborative team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage multiple workstreams and tight deadlines
- Self-starter who works effectively both independently and within a small team
- Proactive, detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile
- Proficiency in additional European languages is desirable
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, entrepreneurial platform at an exciting stage of its European expansion. You will gain genuine hands-on exposure to cross-border transactions, capital raising and platform-building within one of the most active investors in the European living sector.
If you are seeking a role with real responsibility, direct senior exposure and the opportunity to help shape a growing European platform, we encourage you to apply.
