Description

This role sits with a leading global real estate investment fund with over $100 billion in assets under management (AUM) across real estate equity and credit investments.

They are seeking an Investment Associate to join their London-based team, supporting a pan-European, multi-asset class value-add acquisitions, with a key focus on hospitality. This is a dynamic role offering exposure to opportunistic investments across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisitions: Support the identification, underwriting, and execution of investment opportunities across Europe.
• Conduct financial modelling (DCF, IRR), valuation analysis, and market research.
• Assist with deal structuring, due diligence coordination, and the preparation of investment committee materials.
• Support leasing strategies, capital planning, and repositioning or redevelopment projects.
• Stay informed on macro and real estate market trends, providing insights to the investment team, notably in hospitality.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as legal, finance, ESG, and capital markets.

About You

• Background in a bulge bracket or tier 1 investment bank (M&A or credit) or an opportunistic private equity fund/alternative lender. It is highly unlikely you will be a fit for this role unless you have one of these two backgrounds.
• Experience in hotels/hospitality as a sector is not paramount however you must have an interest in the space.
• Strong financial modelling, underwriting, and valuation capabilities.
• Comfortable operating across multiple European markets.
• Highly motivated, with excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.