Senior Associate, European Real Estate Investments

Posted:
4/1/2026, 8:53:41 PM

Location(s):
North Holland, Netherlands ⋅ Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.

Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement. 

We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day. 

Now is an exciting time to join our expanding Investment Team where you will be executing multiple European transactions, giving you exposure to a variety of investment structures (inc. JV’s, Credit & Equity investments) and asset classes (inc. offices, industrial, infrastructure, retail etc..). Working within a lean team with direct exposure to members of the Investment Committee will lead to opportunities for you to take on greater responsibilities and enhance your transaction and negotiation capabilities across a diverse EU portfolio; with dynamic opportunities for career growth as the company expands.   

 

 

Position Overview: 

You will be responsible for sourcing acquisitions for investment opportunities in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe and underwriting transactions. Additionally, this role will create and cultivate new relationships that can aid in sourcing investment potential. Reporting to the Senior Director, International Investments, the duties will include acquisitions underwriting, opportunity sourcing, transaction management, and investment research for potential transactions. This position will partner with various internal teams to analyse the overall real estate market, communicate acquisition pipeline targets and negotiate terms that are in-line with the company’s acquisitions objectives, therefore playing an important role in shaping and growing Realty Income’s UK/European platform.  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

  • Identify, analyse, and pursue real estate investment opportunities in the UK and Europe. 

  • Participate alongside the Managing Director and Senior Director in the negotiation of deal terms and communication with counterparties. 

  • Coordinate and manage deals through the transaction life cycle. 

  • Work alongside the Analyst team to model potential returns for prospective investments.  

  • Oversee the creation of investment memorandums for presentation to the Investment Committee and/or the Board of Directors. 

  • Manage the investment pipeline, contact database, and other key tools utilised by the team. 

  • Lead the group’s regular reporting efforts by working with both the US and London teams. 

  • Help the team and the Investment Committee stay apprised and competitive by tracking competitor performance and market activity. 

  • Approach the role with a positive attitude, a diligent work ethic, and a sense of ownership. 

  • Consistently operate as a team player, encouraging, empowering, and assisting other team members with the team’s success as the primary focus. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.  

  • Work with internal team members and external advisors to build investment cases for opportunities to be considered by the Investment Committee. 

  • Collaborate with the Research team to identify new occupiers, business sectors, property types, and geographies for investment consideration. 

  • Utilise internal and external contacts to gather market information and data that may be helpful to the team’s objectives. 

  • Travel up to 15% of the time with overnight stays 

  • Drive during travel to tenant sites 

 

Candidate Requirements  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

 

Must have for the role: 

  • Suitable European Real Estate acquisitions experience gained in either a Private Equity Fund or an Investment Bank (or similar). 

  • Experience underwriting real estate transactions including corporate/entity-level deals, portfolios, and asset-level deals (familiarity with logistics, industrial, infrastructure, retail,  and/or manufacturing assets) 

  • Fluency in a European language either French, German, French, Italian, Polish or Spanish. 

  • Fluency in English is essential. 

  • Combination of business acumen and strong analytical and financial modelling skills (including DCF). 

  • Strong public speaking skills and sharp attention to detail, combined with tenacity, drive and a desire to succeed. 

  • Given the start-up nature of the UK office, a high degree of entrepreneurial initiative is required with a strong sense of autonomy and accountability. 

  • A team player mentality that is focused on working with others to achieve a common goal. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

  • A strong academic track record, ideally a first-class undergraduate degree preferred focus on Real Estate, Business, Commerce or Finance. 

Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.
 
We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you!

Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected], or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.