Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (“EdR REIM”) is a leading Pan-European real estate platform with more than EUR 14 billion of assets under management, operating through local teams across Switzerland, France, the UK, Benelux, Germany and Spain. Supported by a network of 140 professionals, the platform originates and manages equity and debt investments across the industrial, logistics, residential and office / life science sectors on behalf of discretionary funds, third-party mandates and programmatic ventures.
As part of its continued growth, EdR REIM is seeking to hire a Real Estate Associate to join its European Investment team in London. This is an opportunity to work on a broad range of transactions and strategic initiatives across the platform, with exposure to cross-border investments and collaboration with local teams across Europe.
The role will be based in London.
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the other members of the team, the role will cover a broad range of responsibilities across transactions, portfolio oversight and investor-related initiatives throughout the platform.
Investment / Deal Responsibilities
- Support the origination, assessment and execution of investment opportunities across Europe, working closely with local teams from initial analysis through to transaction closing
- Undertake financial modelling, scenario analysis and underwriting work for transactions, portfolio reviews and other strategic business initiatives
- Drive sale processes alongside local teams, supporting the preparation and execution of disposals where relevant
- Prepare high-quality investment materials, including teasers, presentations and other marketing documentation for transactions, funds, joint ventures and separate account opportunities
Portfolio / Platform Responsibilities
- Assist with the consolidation, review and monitoring of local teams’ investment pipeline across the platform
- Perform analytical and formula-based review of internal financial models to ensure consistency and integrity
- Support analytical review of the current portfolio, including liaising with local teams to gather data and prepare track record analysis, portfolio reporting and related materials
Investor / Business Development Responsibilities
- Contribute to investor and business development activities by tracking third-party investor interactions and supporting the preparation of fundraising materials
- Participate in internal and external investor meetings and provide commercial and analytical support on strategic initiatives across the platform
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE - SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent financial modelling and underwriting skills, with strong command of debt and equity structures and the ability to translate analysis into clear investment conclusions
- Strong knowledge of Pan-European real estate markets and cross-border investment dynamics, ideally with exposure to multiple jurisdictions and sectors
- Demonstrated experience supporting transactions across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and analysis through due diligence, execution and closing
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented and quality-driven, with the ability to challenge assumptions, review models critically and deliver work to a high professional standard
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior colleagues, local teams, external partners and investors
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, alongside strong written communication and presentation capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of commitment, ownership and professionalism
- Fluency in English is essential; French and / or German would be a strong plus
Please include a cover letter with your application that includes the following:
- Please provide three examples where you led either an acquisition or a disposal from start to finish.
- Share an example of a time you persevered in a challenging work environment.
- Give three examples of excellence you’ve demonstrated in your professional career.