Senior Associate, European Real Estate Investments

1-year fixed contract

Now is an exciting time to join our expanding Investment Team where you will be executing multiple European transactions giving you exposure to a variety of investment structures (inc. JVs Credit & Equity investments) and asset classes (inc. offices industrial infrastructure retail etc..). Working within a lean team with direct exposure to members of the Investment Committee will lead to opportunities for you to take on greater responsibilities and enhance your transaction and negotiation capabilities across a diverse EU portfolio; with dynamic opportunities for career growth as the company expands.

Position Overview:

You will be responsible for sourcing acquisitions for investment opportunities in the Continental Europe and underwriting transactions. Additionally this role will create and cultivate new relationships that can aid in sourcing investment potential. Reporting to the Director International Investments the duties will include acquisitions underwriting opportunity sourcing transaction management and investment research for potential transactions. This position will partner with various internal teams to analyse the overall real estate market communicate acquisition pipeline targets and negotiate terms that are in-line with the companys acquisitions objectives therefore playing an important role in shaping and growing Realty Incomes European platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify analyse and pursue real estate investment opportunities in Europe.
• Participate alongside the Managing Director Senior Director and Director in the negotiation of deal terms and communication with counterparties.
• Coordinate and manage deals through the transaction life cycle.
• Work alongside the team to model potential returns for prospective investments.
• Oversee the creation of investment memorandums for presentation to the Investment Committee and/or the Board of Directors.
• Manage the investment pipeline contact database and other key tools utilised by the team.
• Lead the groups regular reporting efforts by working with both the US and London teams.
• Help the team and the Investment Committee stay apprised and competitive by tracking competitor performance and market activity.
• Approach the role with a positive attitude a diligent work ethic and a sense of ownership.
• Consistently operate as a team player encouraging empowering and assisting other team members with the teams success as the primary focus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work with internal team members and external advisors to build investment cases for opportunities to be considered by the Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with the Research team to identify new occupiers business sectors property types and geographies for investment consideration.
• Utilise internal and external contacts to gather market information and data that may be helpful to the teams objectives.
• Travel up to 15% of the time with overnight stays
• Drive during travel to tenant sites

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must have for the role:

• Suitable European Real Estate acquisitions experience in retail and/or logistics sectors; gained in either a Private Equity Fund Real Estate Investment Fund or an Investment Bank (or similar).
• Experience underwriting real estate transactions including corporate/entity-level deals portfolios and asset-level deals.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Combination of business acumen and strong analytical and financial modelling skills (including DCF).
• Strong public speaking skills and sharp attention to detail combined with tenacity drive and a desire to succeed.
• Given the start-up nature of the UK office a high degree of entrepreneurial initiative is required with a strong sense of autonomy and accountability.
• A team player mentality that is focused on working with others to achieve a common goal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• A strong academic track record ideally a first-class undergraduate degree preferred focus on Real Estate Business Commerce or Finance.

Desirable but not essential:

• Fluency in a European language either French German French Italian Polish or Spanish.

Our Mission & Values

For more than 50 years Realty Income has been guided by our mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. We do this by nurturing long-term meaningful relationships that enable people to achieve a better financial outlook. We understand that when individuals succeed financially they are able to provide for their families support local businesses and pursue their greatest ambitions creating a lasting positive impact on communities.

Realty Income is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex sexual orientation or educational background.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a stable successful organization AND make your mark on our European expansion currently in more of a start-up mode. The working hours and effort of our role will vary. We support work-life balance with an understanding that the work of this role does not conform to a steady pace there will be peaks and valleys to the amount of effort required for this role.

What to expect after you apply:

• First call: If your application matches the role then its time to put a voice to the name! Well call you to set up a phone conversation with one of our Talent Partners
• Manager Screen: You will have the opportunity to discuss the role and your qualifications with the direct hiring this interview we want to know more about you - what excites you about real estate investment and how can you help us solve global challenges.
• Second interviews: Youll meet with several of our team members at various levels. Well dive into your potential role showing you how you will fit into your team and contribute to our vision.
• The final decision: If you are the selected candidate we will present you with an employment contract for your review and signature.
• Pre-Employment Screening: If you choose to sign the employment contract your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law a pre-employment screening may include employment history education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the Senior Accountant role.

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