Analyst - Structured Property Finance - Real Estate Finance Degree Needed

Buckden Partners has been instructed by their Structured Property Finance client to assist in the search for a new Senior Analyst.

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Graduate at the Senior Analyst level (with 1-2 years of work experience) to join our structured property finance team with the versatility to get involved with other aspects of the business. This role would suit a highly analytical individual with excellent academic qualifications and a genuine interest in, and experience with, real estate investments.

The role will include research, financial modelling and transactions underwriting predominantly for real estate (mezz and senior) debt opportunities.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Designing, amending and updating models (ranging in complexity) for RE Debt transactions; running scenarios on the models and producing outputs for external and internal purposes
• Creating new models based on ad hoc transactions
• Performing sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Performing analytical review on the integrity of internal models using complex formulas
• Executing quantitative deal analysis and ad hoc modelling
• Executing qualitative transaction analysis with the ability to form a sound opinion on the borrower and the property, by performing thorough Due Diligence
• Assessing new business opportunities and producing clear summaries to enable decision-making
• Producing clear and articulate marketing material such as teasers, presentations, and credit papers. This will include elements of research and information collation
• Attending and actively contributing to internal and external project meetings
• Supporting commercial negotiations, client proposals and presentations
• Developing relationships with clients and funding partners

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

Skills & Competencies:

• Real Estate Finance Degree from Reading, Nottingham Trent, Henley Business School etc.
• Prior experience in Real Estate debt
• Robust financial analysis and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative, qualitative and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and towards deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS software