A private investment firm based in London, focused on real estate and private equity across Europe and the Middle East, is seeking a talented and motivated Associate to join its investment team. This is a pivotal role within a lean, high-calibre team, offering direct exposure to live transactions across property and private capital investments in the UK and internationally.
The firm is a London-based private investment house concentrating on real estate and private equity across Europe and the Middle East. It takes a concentrated, value-driven approach to illiquid assets, with active mandates across the UK, Spain, Luxembourg, Ireland, and the Gulf region. The team is small and senior, meaning each member carries meaningful responsibility from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Modelling: Building, maintaining, and stress-testing financial models for real estate acquisitions, developments, and private equity transactions (cash flow models, IRR/returns analysis, sensitivity analysis, waterfall structures).
- Investment Analysis & Due Diligence: Supporting end-to-end deal evaluation including sector research, comparable analysis, market sizing, and presentation of investment recommendations to Partners.
- Research & Reporting: Producing high-quality research reports, market studies, and sector analyses (hospitality, residential, commercial real estate, private equity) for internal use and investor presentations.
- Investor Materials: Preparing and updating investor presentations, information memoranda, and pitch materials to a professional standard.
- Deal Execution Support: Assisting in coordinating with legal counsel, advisers (Savills, Colliers, etc.), lenders, and counterparties during transaction processes.
- Pipeline Tracking: Monitoring and evaluating potential deal opportunities across target markets; preparing deal screening summaries for Partners.
- Portfolio Monitoring: Tracking performance of existing investments; preparing quarterly or ad hoc portfolio updates.
- Ad Hoc: Supporting the Partners with commercial analysis and internal projects as the firm continues to grow.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, or a top-tier strategy consulting environment.
- Demonstrated financial modelling proficiency — real estate models (DCF, development appraisals, loan/equity waterfalls) strongly preferred.
- Undergraduate degree from a leading university, ideally in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline; strong academic record expected.
- Track record of producing polished, well-structured research reports, investment papers, or presentations.
- Experience across at least one of the firm's core sectors: real estate (UK and/or European), hospitality/leisure, or private equity.
- Exposure to cross-border transactions or international investment contexts is advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills — proficiency with real estate and/or LBO/private equity models.
- Strong PowerPoint skills — ability to produce investor-grade presentations with clear narrative and visual layout.
- Advanced proficiency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT).
- Working proficiency in a second European language (French, Spanish, Arabic) is advantageous given the firm's geographic footprint.
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter: Able to work with significant autonomy in a lean team environment; takes initiative without waiting to be directed.
- Intellectually curious: Genuine interest in markets, businesses, and investment ideas; reads widely and thinks independently.
- Rigorous and detail-oriented: High standards for accuracy in financial work and written output; knows that quality matters.
- Strong communicator: Able to convey complex analysis clearly — both in writing and in conversation with Partners and external counterparties.
- Commercially minded: Understands that analysis exists to inform decisions; can distil research into actionable conclusions.
- Collaborative and discreet: Comfortable working closely with senior partners; understands the importance of confidentiality in a professional investment context.
- Resilient and adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift; handles multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing composure.