Associate, Real Estate Portfolio Monitoring in London

Location: London, GB

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders.

As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide. We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Real Estate Portfolio Monitoring team in London as an Associate. Portfolio Monitoring forms part of the Real Estate Asset Management function within RE where its focus lies in operational and reporting capabilities in the asset management scope of activities.

Responsibilities:

• Quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting of portfolio data for the Europe real estate portfolio i.e. data collection, entry and updates.
• Support the annual budgeting process and co-ordinate the annual strategic asset planning process for European real estate portfolio.
• Ad-hoc deal and portfolio analysis which provides good insight into the portfolio dynamics including investment returns, market values and other property-level operating data.
• Assist with other asset management functions as required.
• Relevant policy/compliance administration, process improvements and roll outs.

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience to the level of the job.
• Good real estate knowledge, including direct, indirect and debt transactions.
• Proven academic excellence in relevant field (business, accounting, property, or similar).
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Macros, VBA and visualisation tools such as Tableau and PowerBI.
• Comfortable with large datasets, and adept at manipulating data to deliver insights about the portfolio.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Inquisitive self-starter, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive co-ordination and project manage amongst multiple stakeholders.
• Possess an analytical mind, and strong negotiating ability to create win-win situations.

Work at the point of impact:

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC:

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio-economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/