Analyst, International Capital Investments London, England
Job description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
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Company Profile:
LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with more than $73.4 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 employees in 15 countries worldwide. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private separate accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly owned member of the Jones Lang LaSalle group, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of our parent company, giving us unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. LaSalle has the ambition, creativity and opportunity to be a global leader in technology-driven real estate investment management, and the successful candidate will have a key role in driving this transformation.
LaSalle offers specialised real estate services to meet changing client expectations and market conditions. With an established presence in, and an intimate knowledge of, local real estate and capital markets worldwide, LaSalle creates value for clients by addressing their local, regional and global needs as well as their broader business, strategic, operating and financial goals. LaSalle has innovative thought leadership and prides itself in a ‘client-first’ mentality, striving for exceptional client satisfaction through the highest level of services.
Team Overview: This position is with LaSalle Investment Management’s International Capital team (the “Team”), a specialist business which invests client capital into real estate equity investments and developments across Europe, covering a broad spectrum of asset classes both directly, and via strategic relationships with operating partners (across residential, retail, hospitality, office, and a variety of other niche sectors). The team, headed up by Gary Moore, currently has assets under management with a target GDV of £5.3bn.
Role: The role will be primarily focused on supporting the Team with investment management services and evaluating potential investment opportunities throughout Europe on behalf of the existing and potential clients. The candidate will be responsible for analysing complex investment opportunities and supporting Team members on all aspects of the investment process, including deal screening, underwriting, due diligence and subsequent investment management. The candidate will support Team members with financial modelling, interacting with external advisors, performing detailed due diligence, as well as preparing materials for both investment committee discussions and external client presentations / reports.
Accountabilities:
Involvement in new deal underwriting, financial modelling, structuring and completion mechanics.
Preparation of internal investment committee materials and external client presentations on new deals and topics related to investment management workstreams.
Liaison and coordination with internal LaSalle departments and external counterparties (e.g. operating partners, due diligence advisors etc) on both new deal execution and investment management workstreams.
Provision of support to the Team and other internal LaSalle departments on investment management workstreams pertaining to existing AUM under the Team’s remit (including financial modelling, buy/hold/sell analysis, reporting, financing processes and performance monitoring).
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Strong academic degree qualifications.
2-4 years of experience.
Prior work experience in real estate investment banking, institutional commercial real estate lending, principal real estate investing and/or development.
Understanding of property fundamentals (including operational assets and business plans) across a wide set of asset classes, as well as a strong interest in real estate investment.
Must be proficient in Excel financial modelling (i.e. cash flow/DCF/LBO/integrated corporate models) and experienced in PowerPoint.
Familiarity with more complex capital structures; ability to analyse financial statements would be beneficial.
Strong attention to detail and analytical rigour is key to the role.
Strong time management skills with ability to prioritise and work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
A team player who is self-motivated with excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
European languages an advantage, although not a must.
LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
