This Opportunity
 

Our London office is seeking an Associate to join our Real Estate Private Equity team within the Portfolio & Asset Management group. This is a key role for a highly analytical and commercially minded individual with strong Excel modelling skills and a proven understanding of real estate investment and asset management. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of assets and strategies, supporting performance at both the fund and asset level, while contributing to the strategic direction of our investments across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage several real estate investments and perform portfolio management workstreams across various Heitman-managed funds and separate accounts
• Develop, maintain, and analyze portfolio- and asset-level financial models to evaluate performance and support decision-making
• Evaluate value-add initiatives across the portfolio, including scenario analysis on tenant proposals, hold/sell analysis and debt re-structuring. Assist with the preparation of approval papers
• Provide ad-hoc portfolio-level information and analysis to key stakeholders and investors
• Work with the wider team to produce quarterly reports, annual business plans and budgets (with interim updates), and portfolio performance for senior management and stakeholders
• Oversee the execution of leasing strategies, capital expenditure plans, and value creation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance the value and performance of real estate assets through strategic initiatives and operational improvements
• Monitor and manage third-party property managers and joint venture partners
• Maintain accurate records of portfolio-level activities and performance metrics
• Support the external valuation process and review third-party appraisals
• Support and improve portfolio management processes
• Prepare materials for investment committees, senior management, and investors, ensuring clarity, accuracy and a high level of attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in real estate portfolio/asset management, or related fields
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related discipline
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Argus experience is a plus
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders is a plus

We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

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The Firm

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.

Total Rewards (Benefits & Perks):

At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded. When we grow, you grow!

In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package. Click here to view the details of our benefits.

Additional Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.