Real Estate Investment Banking - Senior Analyst/Associate Director

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About The Role

This role sits within the corporate finance sector of CBRE and is an exciting opportunity for someone with an understanding and experience of working in a financial organisation to join a world class division, with fantastic career progression and the chance to make a significant impact. The Senior Analyst will be part of a client facing team providing financial advisory services including: mergers and acquisitions advice, corporate strategy, corporate and vehicle structure, capital strategy including financing requirements and decision-making dynamics. They will have the opportunity and ability to develop wide-ranging analytical solutions for clients, which include all corporate finance options (equity, debt and M&A), whilst supporting Senior Directors and Directors.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the senior team in client service engagements
• Analyse and conduct due diligence on project (financial) information including: structure documents, financial reports, financial models and projections, and asset data
• Develop financial modelling expertise, building and operating financial models in line with best practice processes
• Research into industry trends and dynamics and implications for clients
• Understanding of corporate and asset level valuation techniques and approaches
• Perform scenario analysis at portfolio, financial structure and vehicle level
• Assist in preparing documents including; presentations, pitch books, information memoranda, transaction process documents and reports
• Liaise with other advisers (legal, accounting) and manage process timelines including key deliverables
• Input and review corporate transaction documentation including share purchase agreements, financing documentation, heads of terms, confidentiality agreements
• Liaise with geographic, asset class and function specialist teams within CBRE
• Promote innovation and commitment to work process improvement
• Build knowledge of property market (e.g. Current activity, key players, trends) and different client types, including their commercial drivers and needs

What You’ll Need

• Participating in or have completed Chartered Accountant, CFA or Investment Bank Analyst Programme, or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant financial advisory experience
• Previous exposure to real estate businesses, assets, and vehicles is desirable
• Corporate advisory project or transaction experience, ideally in the real estate sector
• Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Confident and assertive where required
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good IT skills (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
• Working knowledge of key financial data tools (Bloomberg)

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

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