Research Associate, Global REITs and Global Listed Infrastructure

Job Title: Research Associate, Global REITs and Global Listed Infrastructure

Department: Global REITs (Europe)

Job Reports To: SVP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Europe Real Estate (Rogier Quirijns)

Job Summary

Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to produce company, sector and portfolio level reports and analysis across listed real estate and infrastructure. Primarily support Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Europe Real Estate and Managing Analyst Global Infrastructure UK. Coordinate information flow with other departments. Position has significant upside potential.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Assist Analysts with macro-level property sector research and individual security analysis. Update earnings (FFO) and Net Asset Value models.
• Participate in company meetings and property tours; report takeaways and actionable recommendations to investment research team.
• Update and maintain proprietary database of analyst estimates and portfolio management reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 bachelor degree with two to three years of experience in Investment Banking or Equity market experience; Concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting preferred with progress towards the CFA designation a plus.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and proficiency with Bloomberg platform.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision and urgency.
• Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills with clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
• Basic understanding of security analysis and accounting concepts
• Familiarity with REITs, Infrastructure and drivers of real estate and infrastructure fundamentals and trends would be beneficial.
• Language skills would be beneficial

Working Conditions

• While normal work hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm, this position must be flexible with the understanding that work deadlines must be met and at times it is necessary to work off hours to complete the required project at hand.
• Minimal travel required

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.