Portfolio Analyst at a rapidly expanding real estate development & investment organization

Job Description

On behalf of a rapidly expanding real estate company based in Amsterdam, focused on real estate development and investment, we are currently and actively recruiting for a Portfolio Analyst. This concerns a newly established business owned by a prominent institutional investor, with a focus on building an extensive, pan-European real estate portfolio.

The organization is ambitious and goal-oriented, with high aspirations in the areas of professionalism, growth, ethics, and innovation. Starting from January 2024, the company will be operational, initially with a compact group of professionals but rapidly expanding in size.

The Portfolio Analyst supports the Portfolio Manager in overseeing and managing a portfolio of properties owned and operated by the platform. The Portfolio Analyst assists the gathering, interpretation, and development of financial models thus providing insights and analysis to support decision-making processes related to real estate investments.
The Portfolio Analyst supports stakeholders, including the investor, to understand the current status of the portfolio, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to achieve investment objectives.

Responsibilities

Portfolio and Market analysis

• Collecting, organizing, and analysing data related to real estate properties within the portfolio. This may include financial data, occupancy rates, lease terms, property values, and market trends.
• Developing and monitoring key performance indicators to assess the health and performance of the real estate portfolio. This could involve metrics such as occupancy rates, revenue growth, net operating income, and total return on investment.
• Conducting financial analysis to evaluate the profitability and financial viability of individual properties and the portfolio as a whole. This includes analysing revenue streams, expenses, cash flow, and return on investment; prepare scenario analysis of various strategies to drive operational performance.
• Identifying discrepancies or anomalies in data and financial reports and conducting investigations to determine the root causes. They may work with property managers, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Assisting in the analysis of potential value add opportunities across various jurisdictions in Europe.

Reporting

• Assist in implementing and generating standardized monthly and quarterly reporting process and contribute to the publication of portfolio performance reports (Board packs).
• Assist the team with gathering, interpretation, and development of asset management models for the performance of various assets.
• Collate information and data from various departments, like marketing, development, finance and legal and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure data accuracy and explore options to enhance asset returns.
• Address ad-hoc data and information queries from the various stakeholders, including the company leadership and investor, providing accurate data and evidence.

Forecasting & planning

• Using historical data and market trends to forecast future performance of the real estate portfolio.
• Assist in developing strategic plans and investment strategies to optimize portfolio performance and maximize returns.

Other

• Monitor the local markets to assess changing dynamics and make timely recommendations.
• Additionally, it may be required to perform various duties and responsibilities beyond those outlined in this role profile job description as needed.

Qualifications

• Master degree in eg. Econometry, Finance, Data analytics.
• Highly driven individuals with minimum 3 years of working experience in a related field at a top-tier investment bank, accountancy or PE firm.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and quantitative skills; strong working knowledge of financial models and basic corporate finance theory.
• Experience creating and maintaining financial models using Excel and/or valuation software; strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
• Fluency in working English is mandatory, additional European language is beneficial, but not a prerequisite.

Compensation

Our client offers a highly challenging and pivotal role within a new and groundbreaking real estate platform. Without a doubt, this is the most compelling and innovative real estate initiative in Europe in 2024.

In addition to the substantive professional challenges, our client naturally offers excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, commensurate with the complexity and responsibility of the role.

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Solid Recruitment is an international recruitment agency which offers unique career opportunities in the real estate sector. We are recruiting exclusively for this position.

If you are interested in this position please send your application to Jaron Bollegraaf (bollegraaf@solid-recruitment.nl) and for questions you can contact him on this number +31(0)6–43038333.