About the Company

Our purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. Our vision is to be a trusted investment manager, respected for our expertise in restorative real estate investment enabling people, communities and eco-systems to thrive.

We are a dedicated real estate and real-estate debt specialist managing €25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors globally. Our global platform of 16 locations enables us to combine a truly global perspective with local expertise to offer investors a range of compelling strategies.

The firm has over 30 years of experience delivering real estate strategies for investors, with over 350 staff dedicated to positive client outcomes. Our strategies span the office, logistics & industrial, retail, living and debt sectors, and have been designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of investors.

Responsible investment is integrated into our investment-management process to ensure that responsible investment risks and opportunities are not siloed, but recognised and acted upon throughout our business, as well as communicated to investors.

Savills Investment Management: Resilience. Responsibility. Results.

Job Purpose

As an Analyst you will be responsible for assisting the Portfolio Manager(s) and Fund Director(s) in portfolio and single asset transactions across Europe as well as the day to day management of the portfolio. The role will also focus on supporting in the underwriting of new investment opportunities, and will include independently designing and maintaining the underwriting and Fund/financial models that are fit for purpose for client requirements. You will also support the Portfolio Manager(s)/Asset Manager(s) in the preparation of key asset management initiatives and feed into the ongoing asset reporting.

You will be expected to hold strong analytical and communication skills as well as relevant practical experience in order to support on the day to day management to deliver performance.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the production of quarterly reports
• Developing, maintaining and continually improving financial modelling tools
• Analysing and modelling real estate acquisitions/dispositions, including any investment opportunities that might influence the transaction’s value
• Co-ordinating with local Savills IM offices or local advisors, as well as liaising with Savills IM Treasury and Finance Managers, so the asset underwriting reflects a business plan supported by all relevant stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of recommendations to Savills IM’s investment committee
• Assist in the management of due diligence advisors, coordinate the production of Due Diligence reports in a timely manner as dictated by the timeline of the transaction and appropriate asset plans
• Work with the Asset Manager(s) and Transactions Manager(s) in sourcing new or disposing of assets, including appraising and assisting on the DD and internal investment committee process
• Assisting with budget forecasts, long term planning and reforecast exercises, providing asset evaluations covering cash flows for forecasted returns
• Developing business plans, valuations and presentations for existing and potential new Clients
• Translate findings and recommendations into presentations for (senior) management

Job Requirements

• Proven financial and/or business analysis experience AND/OR previous analytical Real Estate experience
• Demonstrate a firm understanding and demonstrate ability of underwriting real estate transactions
• Excellent technical skills, especially experienced in MS Excel.
• An ambitious self-starter who is driven and a highly results-oriented professional eager to deliver accurate, detailed and timely data under high pressure
• Competency in MS Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present both verbally and in written reports
• Self-motivated, determined and diligent
• Effective problem solver who can anticipate issues, and has in-depth analytical skills
• Fluent in verbal and written English

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. Savills IM offers several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion, as well as ensuring our principles are built in to all of our processes, practices and expectations.