Associate, Real Estate Investments

Position Description

Reporting to a Director in Kaizen Properties London office, an Associate plays a key role in the full life cycle of Kaizen real estate portfolio. Associates are accountable for both assisting in the underwriting, research/analysis, and transaction execution of new investment opportunities and portfolio management activities for existing investments.

Responsibilities

• Research and underwrite a variety of real estate opportunities (direct asset investments, joint ventures, private platforms, and public markets).
• Compile industry, market, and asset level data and financial information.
• Primary ownership of complex, dynamic financial models to analyze investment opportunities.
• Draft sections of investment memoranda and participate in investment committee discussions.
• Perform transaction management duties such as overseeing external parties, including lawyers, advisers, and consultants. Ensure timely completion of closing matters.
• Participate in portfolio management activities including i) monitoring investment performance, ii) participating in third party meetings with joint venture partners, iii) analyzing proposed budgets, capital plans, and other investment / development recommendations, and iv) assisting in buy/hold/sell analysis.
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned.

Characteristics & Skills

• Collaborative with proven ability to perform effectively in a lean team environment.
• Demonstrated research, quantitative, financial modelling, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, writing, and communication skills; Demonstrated relationship builder who develops lasting positive and value-adding relationships.
• Demonstrated work prioritization skills, organizational ability, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire for personal development.
• Exceptional modeling, Excel and, and PowerPoint skills (Argus DCF and Enterprise a plus).
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Exemplifies Kaizen Properties Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership, and High Performance.

Position Requirements

• 2 to 4 years work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, complex and high-visibility organization in investment banking and/or a real estate investment company on buy-side or sell-side (work experience at a pension advisor, opportunity fund/property fund manager, or real estate division of a pension fund a plus).
• Undergraduate business, finance or economics degree – B.A, B.S. or equivalent from a top-tier program

Desirable not essential

• Experience of working for a specialist/boutique fund management firm
• Experience of managing others not essential but might be of future interest (role is currently a stand alone function)
• Interest in, or understanding of structured credit a plus

At Kaizen Properties, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Disclaimer

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.