Analyst, Real estate

Job Description

Within CDPQ Londons Real estate investment team the selected candidate supports senior team members across all aspects of the investment lifecycle from sourcing to portfolio management. They contribute to the evaluation of direct and platform-level investments across a range of sectors and geographies with responsibilities spanning financial modelling market analysis due diligence and asset performance optimisation.

The analyst will have the opportunity to gain broad exposure in a high-performing entrepreneurial real estate team investing institutional capital in complex large-scale opportunities.

What you will do

• Build maintain and audit financial models (DCF LBO structures residual analysis development appraisal JV waterfalls and sensitivity/scenario analyses);

• Conduct underwriting for real estate assets and platforms assessing returns risk and strategic fit;

• Underwrite complex capital structures analyse debt financing options develop interest rate hedging strategies and support the execution of debt packages from term sheet through closing;

• Prepare investment committee materials including detailed presentation packs;

• Engage directly with brokers consultants and partners to gather critical inputs for transaction evaluation/underwriting;

• Coordinate internal and external workstreams during due diligence including legal tax technical and financial review;

• Support the origination process by screening potential investment opportunities against established investment criteria;

• Conduct site visits and property inspections as part of the due diligence process;

• Assist with structuring and negotiating transaction terms alongside senior team members;

• Analyse asset performance metrics including leasing capex occupancy and income variance;

• Assist with quarterly and annual portfolio reporting business plan updates and reforecasting;

• Contribute to value creation planning and execution in coordination with operating partners and senior management;

• Monitor KPIs across assets and identify risks and opportunities in performance;

• Monitor sustainability metrics and ESG performance across the portfolio;

• Conduct research on markets sectors operators and macro trends to support investment theses and identify emerging opportunities and risks;

• Support relationship management with operating partners brokers and other industry contacts.

What you are

You stand out for your:

• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail high integrity and professional maturity;

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;

• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine team-oriented approach and excellent communication;

• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners;

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently when required.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in finance economics real estate engineering mathematics or a related discipline;

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in real estate private equity investment banking corporate finance or a real estate investment platform;

• Advanced financial modelling skills (DCF LBO debt structuring JV waterfalls);

• Strong understanding of valuation capital structure financial statements and return metrics (IRR MOIC RoE CoC etc);

• Knowledge of real estate asset classes (office residential industrial retail alternatives) and their operational characteristics;

• Highly proficient in Excel PowerPoint and Word;

• Mastery of English both spoken and written and additional knowledge of French German or Spanish being an asset;

• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and abroad.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. Thats the professional experience CDPQ offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women visible/ethnic minorities Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If youre interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria do not hesitate to apply or contact us!

CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

CDPQ represents la Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec and its subsidiaries.