Associate, Asset Management

The Asset Management team sits within Investments, working alongside Portfolio Management and the Transactions team. The key function of the Asset Management team is to execute the asset level investment strategies, delivering performance targets in line with the Business Plan. As an Associate within the team, you will be responsible for executing the day to day management of the investment assets across the UK Student Accommodation sector, alongside supporting teams.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Work with supporting teams to monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to achieve the business plan. This will cover analysis of leasing performance, income, expense and impact to asset returns.
• Support the execution of investment strategies including NOI maximization and value-add initiatives on student investments.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to project detailed cash flows, and forecast investment returns for asset management decision-making.
• Responsible for presentation of annual operational and capital budgets and business plans for senior management and capital partner approval.
• Prepare materials for the monthly and quarterly reporting to capital partners as well as prepare regular and ad- hoc reports for internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for monitoring debt covenants and debt compliance.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting proposals and portfolio performance to internal investment committees.
• Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to improve our reporting systems and data capture to drive visibility and efficiency.
• Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative and other reports and analysis and duties as assigned or necessary for the successful execution of the business plans.

About You

You will ideally be degree qualified in a related field such as finance or real estate, with proven experience in a similar analytical role within the real estate, asset management, banking or private equity sectors. Previous experience in a specific real estate asset management role is highly preferred, ideally with exposure to the multifamily/PBSA/student housing industries. Highly numerate with excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, you will also be able to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers and build relationships at all levels.

What We Offer

We include a range of benefits for our corporate team members, including competitive pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. Please reach out if you are keen to know more.

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystar’s pan – European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark.

One of Greystar’s core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience. Please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team to explore opportunities at Greystar in more detail or visit our careers site at https://jobs.greystar.com/.