Asset Management Analyst London
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Job Summary
Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate infrastructure and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago Toronto and London with offices across North America Europe Asia and the Middle East the firm has over $103 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today the firms global team consisting of more than 520 professionals is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
Background:
Given its strong growth and ambitions Harrison Street is looking to hire a professional to support the asset management function across its European portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright self-starting and technically strong junior asset managerto work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment as part of a growing team in London. The successful candidate will join an expanding platform that is still in its European adolescence which benefits from the continued support of a top 30 Global Real Estate Private Equity parent in Chicago.
The Role:
Based in London at the Harrison Street London office and reporting to the Director and Head of Asset Management for Europe the Asset Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the asset management activity for the 60-plus asset European portfolio held in its opportunistic Funds I II and III and core separate accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Financial modelling in Excel
- Analysis of operational performance
- Input into development of business plans
- Input into and analysis of leasing strategies
- Regular and varied communication with JV partners (reporting budgets market intel)
- Investor reporting
- Input into the production of Investment Committee memoranda
- On-boarding of assets and partners added to the portfolio through acquisition and/or development
- Supporting re-financing of assets on delivery or acquisition
- Supporting disposition processes
- Providing overall support for the wider Harrison Street team
- Occasional travel for partner meetings and/or site visits
Requirements:
- Good degree (2:1 or better) in relevant subject from recognised University
- 1-2 years experience in real estate from private equity investment banking investment management or corporate finance companies
- Experience / exposure to alternative sectors (e.g. student accommodation BTR/PRS life sciences senior living self-storage data centres) is welcome or other operational real estate (e.g. hospitality)
- Proven Excel modelling skills able to build financial and cashflow models from scratch (will be tested)
- Good communication skills with a fluency in both written and spoken English
- Further European language(s) would be a bonus
General Characteristics:
- Analytical and technical-minded able to conduct operational analysis
- High level of flexibility exhibiting professional and personal maturityand able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Likeable team player able to develop and maintain relationships
- Hands-on with the ability to be effective in a small and nimble team
- High level of attention to detail
- Creative problem-solver with an open-mind and a willingness to learn
- Confident and resourceful able to balance working without constant supervision and taking direction while seeing through projects.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Focused exclusively on alternative real assets, Harrison Street is an investment management firm that combines innovation and process rigor to execute differentiated strategies.
