Investment Analyst in London

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Analyst is responsible for supporting the Investment function of the business that is tasked with the execution of new acquisition and development activity. The role provides support and input to investment activities, through research, underwriting, modelling and preparing analysis to support and determine the feasibility of new investment strategies and opportunities. The Analyst will also support the analysis and presentation of key performance information both internally and to external investment partners to drive well-informed and value-enhancing decisions on existing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, compile, investigate and analyse market data to identify investment and development opportunities; and also, to develop and enhance current research sources.
• Work with Analyst colleagues to assess new opportunities - providing key information on operational inputs.
• Prepare analysis of investment management initiatives for internal and external review, including working with detailed DCF models.
• Work with colleagues to monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to the business covering leasing performance, income, expense and returns.
• Support internal and external relationship management through the production of reports and commentaries.
• Support the execution of investment strategies including income, cost reduction and value-add initiatives.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to improve our reporting systems and data capture to drive visibility and efficiency.
• Support the mobilisation of new assets and portfolios into the business.
• Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data.
• Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative and other reports and analysis and duties as assigned or necessary for the successful execution of the business plans.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (2:1 and above) in a related business or analytical subject; such as finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics; science or engineering.
• IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).

Experience & Skills:

• Essential: Demonstrated experience in an analytical role within investment banking, private equity, or other related finance, within a related geographical region.
• Strong quantitative background with experience in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis.
• Strong qualitative analytical skills; having the ability to research, analyse and present complex financial data.
• Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively write and present reports and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute to understanding and solving problems.
• A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
• An interest in Real Estate.

• Desirable: Demonstrable experience working in the Real Estate Sector.
• Experience working in residential sector or on residential projects.
• Fluency in a European Language.