Associate, Portfolio Management, Debt Investments

Team Overview: The Debt Team was set up in 2010 and has become one the largest providers of alternative finance on commercial real estate in Europe, having invested >€6bn in c.100 transactions. The Debt Team successfully raised €6.2bn of capital since 2010 across its senior secured, high-yield, and development investment vehicles. The Debt Team is actively exploring new opportunities and investment strategies that complement the platform’s existing investment vehicles.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

This role will work within the Portfolio Management, Debt Investments team, and the main responsibilities will be:

• Develop, maintain, and take ownership of fund financial models, collaborating with cross-functional teams (finance, asset management and transaction team) to consolidate related data.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis on both fund-level and asset-level performance to senior management and investors.
• Prepare detailed quarterly reports for internal stakeholders and external investors.
• Prepare and manage ad-hoc investor reporting including (but not limited to) fund due diligence questionnaires, fund cash flow projections as well as ESG reporting.
• Support capital raising efforts by producing high-quality marketing and investor pitch book on quarterly basis.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of experience, this person will be at a level of second year Analyst equivalent in banking terms
• Must have knowledge & experience in analysing and modelling complex deals and financial structures
• Must be proficient in financial modelling in Excel
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Adaptability to changing business needs
• Collaborative approach with proven team engagement skills
• Analytical thinking with focus on business outcomes
• Familiarity with more complex capital structures, including the ability to analyse financial statements would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical rigor is key to the role.
• Good understanding and an interest in real estate investments and knowledge of debt investments would be advantageous.
• A team player with excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• European languages an advantage although not a must.
• Energetic and self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and show initiative.

LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community