At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investment analysis and manage cashflow forecasting for a fast-growing self-storage platform.
- Company: Rafter Group, a dynamic PE-backed self-storage company operating across Europe.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50,000, bonus, pension, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and drive AI-driven workflows.
- Why this job: Gain real ownership early in your career and influence key business decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Rafter Group is a PE-backed European self-storage platform with over 70 stores across the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Poland and Czechia. We're growing fast, we operate with a digital-first playbook, and we're backed by Metric Capital Partners.
This is a broad, high-visibility role for someone who wants genuine ownership early in their career. You'll sit at the centre of the business - working directly with the CEO, COO, and Group Finance, Investment and FP&A team - with real influence over how we invest, finance, and grow.
What you’ll be focused on:
- Investment & Acquisitions: You'll own the equity model for the business and lead the preparation of site appraisal models to evaluate new acquisition opportunities across our five markets. This includes project and entity returns and scenario modelling to support Investment Committee decisions.
- Treasury & Debt: You'll manage group cashflow forecasting, monitor debt compliance across our facilities, and support the business on active debt raising initiatives - liaising directly with lenders and advisory teams.
- Strategy & Analytics: You'll support the Investment Manager and senior leadership on ad-hoc scenario analysis, market assessments, and performance reporting for capital partners. We’re also building AI-driven workflows into our analytical processes, and we want someone who can help lead that.
Who we’re looking for:
- Essential: a strong analytical background (real estate experience is a plus); highly proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; comfortable producing and presenting high-quality materials for senior stakeholders; strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
- Desirable: experience in a PE-backed or entrepreneurial business; familiarity with self-storage or multi-site operational real estate; experience working across European markets; proficiency in French, Spanish, German, or Polish; and confidence using AI/LLMs to accelerate analysis and output quality.
What we’re offering: Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience plus bonus, pension, 25 days holiday and other benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Investment Analyst in London employer: Rafter Group
Rafter Group is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, perfect for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact early in their careers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gaining invaluable experience in investment and acquisitions across multiple European markets. Our digital-first approach and commitment to innovation, including AI-driven workflows, ensure that you will be at the forefront of industry advancements while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, bonus structure, and 25 days of holiday.
