Location
London Corporate Office, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Asset Management team sits within Investments, working alongside Portfolio Management and the Transactions team. The key function of the Asset Management team is to execute asset-level investment strategies, delivering performance targets in line with the Business Plan. As an Associate, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of investment assets across the UK Student Accommodation sector, collaborating closely with supporting teams.

Key responsibilities include monitoring performance of initiatives and delivering key metrics to achieve business objectives, analyzing leasing performance, income, expenses, and asset returns. You will support investment strategies focused on NOI maximization and value-add initiatives, build and maintain complex financial models to project cash flows and forecast returns, and prepare annual operational and capital budgets for senior management and capital partner approval.

Additional duties involve preparing materials for monthly and quarterly reporting to capital partners, monitoring debt covenants and compliance, presenting proposals and portfolio performance to internal investment committees, and tracking key market, industry, and competitor data. You will also work with stakeholders to improve reporting systems and data capture, and complete various financial, accounting, narrative, and administrative reports necessary for successful business plan execution.

Experience
Demonstrable passion for real estate and strong interest in business strategy. Prior experience in an analytical role within asset management, investment banking, private equity, or related sectors is essential. Experience in the residential multifamily or PBSA industry is advantageous but not required.

About you
Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent qualitative analytical skills. Competent in financial modelling, valuations, and financial analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of preparing and explaining financial data to business leaders, managers, clients, and colleagues. Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded with a desire to understand the bigger picture and solve challenges. A positive team player with adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels and influence effectively. Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful with good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications
Degree qualification (or equivalent, 2:1 or above) ideally in finance, mathematics, economics, science, engineering, real estate, or a related analytical/business subject. ACA, CFA, MBA, or relevant MSc qualifications are desirable but not essential. IT literate with advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI.