Associate, International Real Estate
QuadReal
- Location
- London
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
About this role
About QuadReal Property Group QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come. QuadReal: Excellence lives here. www.quadreal.com Associate, International Real Estate The International Real Estate Team manages an extensive and diversified portfolio of real estate investments outside of Canada. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, International Real Estate, the Associate, International Real Estate is responsible for: investment management, acquisitions and asset management of joint ventures, separate accounts, direct and fund investments. This position will take a primary role in the financial analysis, investment due diligence, asset management and operations with a primary focus in Europe. The Associate position requires experience within the real estate investment industry preferably with a UK focus and a solid understanding of multiple property types, financial analysis, real estate operating fundamentals and capital markets.
Responsibilities
Acquisitions (including development) and asset management of joint venture, separate account, direct and fund investments with a primary focus on the UK and Europe Analyzes new investment opportunities. Recommends approval to VP, SVP and President, and engages in underwriting, due diligence, market research and risk assessment activities. Provides oversight of existing international portfolio, including development projects, with regular performance updates, operations, valuations, and capital budget reviews. Conducts site inspections, market research and property due diligence in target markets. Reviews and manages the internal real estate group risk management and approval processes for international real estate investments. Ensures compliance with QuadReal’s real estate policy and investment guidelines. Provides regular internal reporting and presents to senior management as required. Works as a real estate team member and provides support, assistance, and back-up to other team members. Monitors and regularly assesses external partners as to investment performance, risk management, financial controls, and efforts to perform as a responsible property investor. Provides support to the VP in the conduct of the VP’s responsibilities and if requested, acts on the VP’s behalf. Author and contribute to investment memoranda, presentations, and supporting materials for Investment Committee discussions Support asset and portfolio management activities, including performance analysis, monitoring calls, third-party meetings with partners and consultants, and review of capital plans Actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies and participates in business continuity planning. Experience & Qualifications Education – Undergraduate university degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Business or a related field. Experience – 3-6 years relevant experience within the real estate investment industry (for either a pension plan, sovereign wealth fund, endowment, investment bank, investment manager or investment/development company). Analytical – Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to construct complex financial models; detail-oriented and proficient in handling and analyzing complicated data sets; be resourceful in seeking and consolidating information from a variety of sources.