Job Description

Analyst / Senior Analyst - abrdn Real Estate Multi Manager

Screening of new investment opportunities

• Pro-actively review and screen unlisted real estate opportunities (e.g. property funds, JVs, secondaries, co-investments, clubs, etc) to assess suitability of investment opportunities.
• Maintain a robust database of APAC pipeline opportunities

Analysis and evaluation of investments

• Conduct peer analysis of similar strategies / opportunities
• Perform and help co-ordinate the due diligence process for new investments, including performing financial modelling, commercial due diligence, legal due diligence, tax due diligence and preparation of investment memorandums for Investment Committee approval

Financial modelling

• Develop, work on and maintain the fund of funds models as well as underlying fund models.
• Be able to build property and/or fund-level financial/cash flow models when necessary

Portfolio and investment management

• Assist in on-going management, oversight and monitoring of investments and portfolios
• Perform annual portfolio analysis and hold/sell analysis
• Support in the preparation of annual investment plan for portfolios, and assist to implement the plan (e.g. capital deployment, disposals) effectively to drive performance results
• Participate in Board and/or Advisory Committee meetings of underlying investments, to ensure alignment with stated strategies and good corporate governance

Reporting

• Assist and co-ordinate the preparation of investment and portfolio reports for investors

Client Engagement and Meetings

• Assist in the preparation of materials for investor meetings, and  
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to clients

Teamwork and Collaboration

• To assist, support and contribute to the team’s fund raising and marketing efforts

Research

• Assist in the research and analysis on various property sectors in Asia Pacific, with inputs and insights from the Research and Strategy team.

Skills and experience requirement:

• Minimum 2 years (for Analyst) / 5 years (for Senior Analyst) of relevant professional experience, including
  • At least 2 years’ direct real estate experience (asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, research); and/or
  • At least 2 years’ experience investing in real estate funds (primaries, secondaries, co-investments, JVs).
• Skills will include:
  • Problem-solving
  • Company and competitor knowledge
  • Communication skills (writing, presenting etc.); ability to convey strong conviction
  • Analytical and technical skills (create and manage complex financial models)
  • Interpersonal skills (team player and cross-cultural awareness
  • Time management skills and a hands-on approach to completing tasks
• Required competencies:
  • Demonstrates trust and integrity
  • Holds self and others accountable – proactively takes personal responsibility for assigned tasks and their outcomes
  • Attends to critical details
  • Develops technical knowledge/skills – demonstrates a strong focus on self-improvement and continuous learning
  • Builds relationships – works in an inclusive, respectful and collegiate way with others across team, organisational and geographical boundaries
  • Maintains industry knowledge – stays current on industry and regulatory developments

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.