Associate, International Real Estate in London

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves.

The International Real Estate Team manages an extensive and diversified portfolio of real estate investments outside of Canada. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, International Real Estate, the Associate, International Real Estate is responsible for:

• Investment management, acquisitions and asset management of joint ventures, separate accounts, direct and fund investments with a primary focus on the UK and Europe.
• Analysing new investment opportunities, recommending approval to VP, SVP and President, and engaging in underwriting, due diligence, market research and risk assessment activities.
• Providing oversight of existing international portfolio, including development projects, with regular performance updates, operations, valuations, and capital budget reviews.
• Conducting site inspections, market research and property due diligence in target markets.
• Reviewing and managing the internal real estate group risk management and approval processes for international real estate investments.
• Ensuring compliance with QuadReal’s real estate policy and investment guidelines.
• Providing regular internal reporting and presenting to senior management as required.
• Working as a real estate team member and providing support, assistance, and back-up to other team members.
• Monitoring and regularly assessing external partners as to investment performance, risk management, financial controls, and efforts to perform as a responsible property investor.
• Providing support to the VP in the conduct of the VP’s responsibilities and if requested, acting on the VP’s behalf.
• Authoring and contributing to investment memoranda, presentations, and supporting materials for Investment Committee discussions.
• Supporting asset and portfolio management activities, including performance analysis, monitoring calls, third-party meetings with partners and consultants, and review of capital plans.
• Actively adhering to compliance and risk management policies and participating in business continuity planning.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate university degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Business or a related field.
• Experience: 3-6 years relevant experience within the real estate investment industry (for either a pension plan, sovereign wealth fund, endowment, investment bank, investment manager or investment/development company).
• Analytical: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to construct complex financial models; detail-oriented and proficient in handling and analysing complicated data sets; be resourceful in seeking and consolidating information from a variety of sources.
• 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 prioritise 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 QuadReal’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.

Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off. The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community.

QuadReal will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.