Location
London Corporate Office, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. As the largest operator of apartments in the United States, Greystar manages over one million units/beds globally and has nearly $79 billion of assets under management across its platforms.

The Investment Analyst will support the Investment function responsible for executing new acquisition and development activities. This role involves research, underwriting, financial modelling, and preparing analyses to assess the feasibility of new investment strategies and opportunities. The Analyst will also assist in analyzing and presenting key performance information internally and to external investment partners to facilitate well-informed, value-enhancing decisions on existing strategies.

Key Responsibilities
- Gather, compile, investigate and analyse market data to identify investment and development opportunities and enhance research sources
- Collaborate with Analyst colleagues to assess new opportunities, providing key operational input
- Prepare detailed analyses of investment management initiatives, including working with DCF models
- Monitor performance of initiatives and deliver key performance metrics covering leasing, income, expenses, and returns
- Support internal and external relationship management through report and commentary production
- Assist in executing investment strategies including income generation, cost reduction, and value-add initiatives
- Work with stakeholders to improve reporting systems and data capture for enhanced visibility and efficiency
- Support mobilisation of new assets and portfolios into the business
- Monitor and report on key market, industry, and competitor data
- Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative reports and other duties as required for successful business execution

Experience
- Demonstrated experience in an analytical role within investment banking, private equity, or related finance sectors within a relevant geographical region
- Strong quantitative background with experience in financial modelling, valuations, and financial analysis
- Strong qualitative analytical skills with the ability to research, analyse, and present complex financial data
- Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships at all levels
- Good organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
- Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute to problem solving
- Positive team player with an adaptable and flexible approach, able to work collaboratively to drive results and support wider team and business objectives
- Interest in Real Estate

About You
You are a motivated individual with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to contribute to a global real estate investment platform. You have a commercial outlook and a keen interest in real estate markets and investment strategies.

Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (2:1 and above) in a related business or analytical subject such as finance, business management, real estate, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, science or engineering
- IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Office packages including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills

Desirable
- Experience working in the Real Estate sector
- Experience in residential sector or residential projects
- Fluency in a European language