Blackfinch Group is an award-winning investment specialist. Built on over 20 years of investment track record, the name Blackfinch first came into being on the anniversary of Darwin’s birth, 12th February 2013. A trusted provider, we work in partnership with advisers. Our businesses cover tax-efficient solutions, early stage investing, managed portfolio services, property financing and renewable energy. We’re proud to be entrusted with over £950 million in assets under management.
We are excited to be recruiting for our next Junior Investment Analyst to join our Property team.
The Junior Investment Analyst will provide support to the Property Team by assisting Investment Managers and Analysts with all Property Team related tasks. You will be a highly organised and driven team player with an eagerness to learn and progress within the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting Investment Analysts with commercial appraisal and modelling of new property lending deals.
- Research on new lending opportunities and property industry trends.
- Liaising with external professional advisors, such as valuation surveyors and financial brokers.
- Contributing to the creation and reporting of management information, including analysing property loan book metrics and key data trends.
- Working with other areas of the business, such as marketing, technical and legal on information requests.
- Assisting Investment Managers with cashflow forecasting and risk management meetings.
- Contributing toward process improvements and automation to produce efficiencies within the team.
- Providing administrative support including drafting meeting agendas, taking minutes and organising events.
- Undertake any additional duties commensurate with this level of role as required by either the CEO, CIO or directors.
- Regular attendance across the country at industry networking events, client days and site visits with advisors.
- Regular attendance during office days in Elkstone, Gloucestershire. These are currently two days per week, bi-weekly, but may be subject to change.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and judgement.
- A demonstrated interest or experience in property, in particular the UK real estate market.
- An excellent team player, taking a pro-active approach to support colleagues and the success of the team.
- Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills.
- High level organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Self-motivated and ambitious, demonstrating a drive to develop your own skills and knowledge.
- Experience in financial modelling is not required, but proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel, is essential.
- A desire to progress within the team to Investment Manager after a few years.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
- Hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification and have excellent academics
- To either hold, be working towards or be prepared to work towards professional qualifications
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Blackfinch is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.
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