Job Description
Associate 3 / AVP supporting origination, execution, and management of real estate investments, applying financial expertise, market insight, and commercial judgement to drive acquisitions, asset business plans and Op-Co performance. The role involves active participation across acquisitions, financing and disposals, as well as direct responsibility for executing business plans across an assigned portfolio spanning multiple sectors (CRE, Hotels, Living).
Client Details
Our client is a top performing PE Real Estate fund with rising two decades of track-record investing across all sectors and Op-Co's. Now in an exciting period of growth, after a significant equity raise, they are looking to expand their investment team.
Description
* Lead or materially support acquisition, financing and disposal processes, with appropriate senior oversight
* Contribute to deal sourcing, business plan development, and commercial negotiations
* Build and review financial models for acquisitions, re-fi, disposals and (where applicable) development underwriting
* Prepare and review investment committee materials and lead presentations
* Coordinate due diligence processes and support transactions through to completion
* Lead performance oversight of an assigned portfolio, ensuring delivery of approved business plans and value creation initiatives
* Monitor key operational metrics including leasing performance, cost control and NOI growth
* Own the budgeting, re-forecasting, hold/sell analysis and asset-level modelling
* Lead quarterly valuations and coordinate lender and investor reporting
* Manage relationships with operating partners and property managers to ensure strategic alignment
* Identify and implement initiatives to enhance asset performance and capital efficiency
* Chair asset-level meetings and drive engagement across the team
* Monitor performance flags and coordinate execution of corrective action plans
* Support senior management in resource allocation across transactions and portfolio activity
* Train and mentor junior team members on asset analysis and performance tracking
* Maintain and enhance financial models, ensuring consistency and best practice
* Contribute to broader operational and business improvement initiatives
* Deputise for senior leadership when required, including chairing team meetings and coordinating workloads
* Act with integrity, professionalism and accountability in all interactions
* Embed company values in decision-making and day-to-day activity
* Support ESG initiatives across the investment portfolio
* Contribute to wider business priorities as required
Profile
The successful Real Estate Associate 3 / Assistant VP should have:
* High quality Academics, STEM Degrees / MSc
* Excellent track record of end to end deal completion including demonstrable examples of their critical thinking influencing positive deal outcomes.
* 5-8 years' experience in real estate investment, private equity, or asset management
* Exceptional Real Estate / DCF financial modelling skills (advanced Excel essential)
* Experience leading and mentoring juniors whilst also supporting senior leaders
* Experience managing & delivering business plans across multi-asset portfolios
* Solid understanding of debt structuring and refinancing processes
* Confident engaging with lenders, investors and operating partners
* Commercially minded / investment savvy, with a track record of identifying value-add opportunities
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work-streams
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience in development underwriting
* Exposure to central London office markets
* Experience in both Commercial RE and Living sectors
Job Offer
Competitive fixed + variable compensation + benefits