Senior Analyst​/Associate, U.K. Debt Investments

Analyst, U.K. Debt Investments

Location:

London
• Time type:
Full time
• Posted:
Yesterday
• Job requisition : R0006277

Quad Real Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, Quad Real has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. Quad Real invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

Quad Real seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come. Quad Real :
Excellence lives here.

Based in London, the Analyst / Associate, U.K. Real Estate Debt Investments, will report to the VP and will support all members of the U.K. Real Estate Debt team in London. The Analyst / Associate position is a junior professional role, actively participating and supporting the Real Estate Debt team to execute and manage investment opportunities in U.K and Europe. The Analyst / Associate plays a key role in the analysis and underwriting of new mortgage investment opportunities and monitoring existing portfolio investments.

The Analyst / Associate also plays a supporting role in conducting detailed due diligence, negotiations and structuring transactions.

• Analyze, underwrite, structure, and prepare investment memorandums for new investment opportunities across property types
• Conduct market research leveraging external databases, discussions with market participants, and internal research tools to support investment opportunities across multiple markets, countries and asset classes
• Create and maintain detailed cashflow and valuation models for new investment opportunities
• Interpret financial analysis results and identify key investment merits and risks
• Conduct thorough due diligence of investment documents, third-party reports, market data, and legal documentation to support new loan origination
• Assist in the monitoring and management of existing investments including construction draw process
• Assist in preparing portfolio strategies
• Monitor and update investment pipeline
• Works as a real estate team member and provides support, assistance, and back-up to other team members
• Stay current on functional, organizational, industry, market, political and economic events that impact analyst responsibilities and real estate investments internationally
• Actively adhere to compliance and risk management policies in addition to participating in business continuity planning

• Education – Undergraduate university degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Mathematics / Statistics, Business or a related field.
• Experience – 2-6 years of industry experience underwriting commercial real estate mortgages, in an institutional environment, with a solid understanding of the real estate industry.
• Analytical – Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to construct complex financial models; detail-oriented and proficient in handling and analyzing complicated data sets; be resourceful in seeking and consolidating information from a variety of sources. Able to grasp complex issues and the bigger picture and problem solve.
• Communication – Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to produce concise and effective communication materials and tactfully present results that articulate key themes and messages to all levels in the organization.
• Organization – Must be able to take initiative and take ownership of projects to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid and dynamic work environment dedicated to excellence; ability to prioritize multiple demands, plan and allocate time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; flexible and adaptive to new ideas and constant changes;
  
  ability to produce accurate and reliable work product while also grasping the bigger picture; possess intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and develop.
• Software – Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of Argus Enterprise a plus.
• Relationship – Must be extremely proactive with the ability to develop and sustain collaborative and effective working relationships with all personalities; ability to exercise discretion and strict confidentiality; ability to identify, anticipate and address stakeholders’ needs.
• Values – Embrace and pro-actively support Quad Real’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.