Capital Markets Analyst, Logistics & Industrial

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 markets, 600+ offices, and 20,000+ people. At the heart of all we do are our clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our people are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.

About The Role

• Join a market-leading capital markets team with an exceptional transaction track record.
• Gain exposure to high-profile investment deals across the UK.
• Work closely with global clients on institutional-grade transactions.
• Strengthen and expand the team’s financial modelling and analysis capabilities.

What you will be responsible for:

• Deal Support: Work alongside senior members of the team in analysing and executing buy-side and sell-side transactions from single-let logistics warehouses to multiple asset portfolios and complex developments. Assist with transaction due diligence, liaising with occupational and technical advisors. Ensure compliance with internal risk management procedures to warrant best practice.
• Financial Analysis & Modelling: Appraise assets using discounted cash flow (DCF) models including Forbury, Argus Enterprise and Microsoft Excel. Undertake sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to inform investment decisions. Interpret and analyse external cash flow models to critically appraise third party information. Extract and interpret financial data from tenancy schedules, asset management and development plans, lease agreements, research data and legal documents. Apply underwriting assumptions for investment appraisals and assess their impact on cash flow outputs. Improve the way that the team utilises its proprietary data to advise clients on the latest trends and opportunities. Portfolio monitoring, asset performance tracking with a strategic understanding on how to achieve client requirements. Advanced Excel skills essential and a good understanding of numbers.
• Pitching and Business Development: Support with the preparation of pitch documents. Assist with the preparation of asset investment memorandums, investor sales packs and investment committee papers.
• Information Management and Market Research: Build a robust knowledge of the sector, with good awareness of both the industrial investment and occupational market dynamics. Monitor wider macro-economic trends and market activity, including debt markets with an understanding on how market movements will affect real estate investment and adapting financial models appropriately. Keep a comprehensive, well-structured and up to date data set on client activity, investment transactions and relevant leasing transactions.

What experience you will need

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets real estate, including the key drivers of value, performance and risk across investment property and portfolio transactions.
• Demonstrable experience in financial analysis and modelling, with a particular focus on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modelling applied to real estate assets and investment scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and numerical capability, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial models and scenario analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly and credibly to senior stakeholders, investors and clients.

Skills and Personal Quality

• Sociable, approachable and dependable, enjoys working with others and has a collaborative approach working as part of a team.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across the wider Knight Frank network.
• Will approach the role with a positive, proactive attitude, a diligent work ethic and a sense of ownership.
• A proactive and professional approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative, put forward ideas and thoughts for improvement.
• Take an active interest in market trends and proactively participate in team and client meetings.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the team and to help the team continually improve.
• Exposure to high-profile industrial transactions, advising global institutional and Private Equity clients.
• Clear pathway for progression within Knight Frank’s Capital Markets division.
• Dynamic working environment with industry-leading professionals.

Competitive salary. Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.