Private Equity Real Estate Investor Relations Associate

• PE Real Estate Investor Relations Associate role
• UK arm of global PE Real Estate Investment firm

About Our Client

Our client has over three decades of experience in delivering opportunistic returns against value-add investment deals across 7+ regions globally. Exclusive opportunity to join the team as they grow the business organically in the UK. Sector-agnostic Real Estate specialist (£20-£250m tickets) with long-standing capital partners looking to strengthen the team with a dedicated IR professional. Direct engagement and pitching to existing investors, assisting to build an additional pool of institutional UK / European investors.

Job Description

• The PE Real Estate Investor Relations Associate will be a key member of a tight-knit UK team, assisting Senior Partners across all investor relations and fund-raising activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver internal and external presentations and information for key events: Investor Presentations and Reports, AGMs, Advisory Board meetings etc.
• Produce and complete all RFPs and DDQs and bespoke pitch books.
• Collate all necessary financial data and reports from the Investment and Asset Management teams.
• Project manage future fund-raising for existing and new products in the fund series.
• Manage, track and update investor database.
• Assist in on-boarding new investors, becoming a key point of contact within the business.
• Organise and help the Senior Partner in presenting and hosting investor meetings.
• Participate in a variety of projects and process improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Investor Relations Associate should have:

• Prior experience putting together proposals and RFP writing; deep understanding of the process of marketing discretionary investment funds to a UK/European institutional investor base.
• Existing network and known contacts in UK Institutional pension funds highly desirable.
• Analytical nature with impeccable attention to detail and time-management.
• Excellent numerical, writing and project management skills.
• Strong administrative skills, high level competency in all Microsoft packages - notably PowerPoint, Excel & Word - are essential.
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working across internal functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic, ability to work in and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion required in handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
• High-grade / GPA in a Real Estate / Real Estate Finance (or associated Built Environment) degree from a top-tier university.
• Additional qualification highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a principal-led Real Estate Investor Relations position, having already worked in a PE Real Estate Investment / Asset management business.
• Demonstrable track-record in presenting to and on-boarding institutional investors.

What's on Offer

• Competitive fixed compensation with excellent discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits and pension.