Investment Analyst

About the role

Greystar, a global real estate platform focused on institutional-quality rental housing, is looking for an Investment Analyst for its London Corporate Office. The Analyst supports the Investment function responsible for executing new acquisition and development activity, providing research, underwriting, modelling and analysis to judge the feasibility of new investment strategies and opportunities. The role also supports presenting key performance information internally and to external investment partners.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, compile, investigate and analyse market data to identify investment and development opportunities, and develop research sources
• Assess new opportunities with colleagues, providing operational inputs
• Prepare analysis of investment management initiatives for internal and external review, including detailed DCF models
• Monitor performance of initiatives and deliver metrics on leasing, income, expense and returns
• Support internal and external relationship management through reports and commentaries
• Support investment strategies such as income generation, cost reduction and value-add initiatives
• Help improve reporting systems and data capture, and support mobilising new assets and portfolios
• Monitor and report on market, industry and competitor data, and complete financial, accounting, narrative and other reports

Required profile

• Degree level or equivalent (2:1 and above) in finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, science or engineering
• Demonstrated experience in an analytical role in investment banking, private equity or another related finance field
• Strong quantitative background in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis
• Interest in real estate; desirable: experience in the real estate sector, residential sector or residential projects
• Fluency in a European language is desirable

Required skills

• IT literate, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Financial modelling, valuation and financial analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines