Analyst, Asset & Investment Management (German-speaking)

The Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Asset and Investment Management functions, working across the full lifecycle of real estate projects - from acquisition and business plan execution through to exit.

Initially, the role will have a strong focus on Asset Management, supporting the delivery of business plan initiatives, performance monitoring, reporting, and optimization of real estate assets across the UK and Europe on behalf of discretionary funds and separate mandates managed or advised by ESR Europe ("ESR").

Over time, the Analyst will gain increasing exposure to Investment and Business Development activities, contributing to the origination, analysis, and structuring of new real estate opportunities. This balanced exposure will enable the successful candidate to develop a well-rounded skill set across both asset management and investment disciplines, with a clear pathway to broader strategic involvement within the business.

Key Responsibilities:
• Analytical and Research Support
• Conduct research and analysis on markets, tenants, and competitors to support investment decisions and business growth.
• Support the asset management team with day-to-day activities, including leasing, capex, sales, and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with senior team members to inform strategic decision-making and support origination efforts.
• Aid in the preparation of memorandums and actively participate in presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Project and Portfolio Support
• Assist senior team members in monitoring and analysing the performance of projects within discretionary funds or separate mandates.
• Prepare and present reforecasting, performance analysis, and investment memorandums to senior stakeholders and investment committees.
• Take on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of selected assets over time, including leasing, capex, and sales initiatives.

Financial Analysis, Modelling, and Reporting
• Maintain and update financial models for funds and projects, projecting business plans, equity returns, debt requirements, and key commercial inputs.
• Support the reforecasting of projects, assessing financial assumptions, project returns, debt funding, and covenants.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for portfolios, ensuring accurate and timely communication of financial information.
• Support divestment processes, including due diligence, financial modelling, and preparation of disposal recommendations.

Real Estate Investment Process
• Contribute to the origination, analysis, structuring, documentation, and execution of investment opportunities in logistics, offices, residential, and other alternative sectors within core markets (UK & Europe).
• Assist Senior Originators in preliminary assessments of new opportunities.
• Participate in due diligence and transaction management, ensuring compliance with ESR Europe policies and standards.

Requirements
• 1-2 years of experience in Real Estate Asset Management, Investment, or a related field.
• German language proficiency
• Analytically rigorous and detail orientated, particularly with regards to numerical analysis and written reports.
• Good financial modelling skills including being able to build financial models from scratch.
• Able to synthesize complex matters effectively and concisely.
• Have an enthusiastic and tenacious approach with a strong commitment to learning.
• Able to work on a variety of tasks concurrently.
• Deliver accurate, quality analysis to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• German language proficiency is preferred.

Benefits

• Holidays - 25 days per year plus 10 bank holidays and local public holidays in Scotland
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme