Asset Management Analyst - London at Harrisonst

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $103 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally. Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.Background: Given its strong growth and ambitions, Harrison Street is looking to hire a professional to support the asset management function across its European portfolio.  This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, self-starting and technically strong junior asset managerto work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment as part of a growing team in London.   The successful candidate will join an expanding platform that is still in its European adolescence, which benefits from the continued support of a top 30 Global Real Estate Private Equity parent in Chicago.   The Role: Based in London, at the Harrison Street London office, and reporting to the Director and Head of Asset Management for Europe, the Asset Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the asset management activity for the 60-plus asset European portfolio held in its opportunistic Funds I, II and III and core separate accounts.  

Responsibilities:

Financial modelling in Excel

Analysis of operational performance

Input into development of business plans

Input into and analysis of leasing strategies

Regular and varied communication with JV partners (reporting, budgets, market intel)

Investor reporting

Input into the production of Investment Committee memoranda

On-boarding of assets and partners added to the portfolio through acquisition and/or development

Supporting re-financing of assets on delivery or acquisition

Supporting disposition processes

Providing overall support for the wider Harrison Street team

Occasional travel for partner meetings and/or site visits

Requirements:

Good degree (2:1 or better) in relevant subject from recognised University 

1-2 years’ experience in real estate from private equity, investment banking, investment management or corporate finance companies 

Experience / exposure to alternative sectors (e.g., student accommodation, BTR/PRS, life sciences, senior living, self-storage, data centres) is welcome, or other operational real estate (e.g., hospitality) 

Proven Excel modelling skills, able to build financial and cashflow models from scratch (will be tested)  

Good communication skills with a fluency in both written and spoken English 

Further European language(s) would be a bonus 

General Characteristics:

Analytical and technical-minded, able to conduct operational analysis  

High level of flexibility, exhibiting professional and personal maturityand able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously  

Likeable team player, able to develop and maintain relationships 

Hands-on with the ability to be effective in a small and nimble team  

High level of attention to detail 

Creative problem-solver with an open-mind and a willingness to learn 

Confident and resourceful, able to balance working without constant supervision and taking direction while seeing through projects. 

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