Real Estate Private Equity Senior Associate

Position: Real Estate Private Equity Senior Associate

Department: Acquisitions & Asset Management

Location: London

When: Immediate Start

The London Tishman Speyer Team is looking for a new Senior Associate.

Company Profile

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

Responsibilities of the Role covering the United Kingdom

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Acquisitions and Asset Management team. The Senior Associate will be involved with quantitative financial modeling, asset performance analysis, interaction with key stakeholders and managing asset leasing and repositioning. The role will also collaborate in a dynamic team environment and interact with senior management and departments across the company.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the hands-on asset management and repositioning of key London properties, including immediate focus on Tishman Speyer’s latest flagship office acquisition in London, responsible for driving value through the following workstreams:

• Strategic Planning & Investor Relations:
• Develop and execute asset-specific business plans and value-add initiatives.
• Produce recommendations for senior management and investors on key strategic decisions.
• Track, analyze, and report on asset performance against budget, underwriting, and market benchmarks.
• Serve as a key interface for investors, preparing and presenting regular updates and responding to enquiries.
• Leasing & Marketing:
• Develop and implement comprehensive leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and rental income.
• Actively manage and direct leasing agents to drive results and engage with prospective tenants.
• Oversee the creation and execution of innovative marketing, branding, and placemaking initiatives, including the delivery of marketing suites and activation of public spaces.
• Transaction & Legal Oversight:
• Lead the negotiation of legal agreements with prospective tenants from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Review all legal and technical documentation, including leases, contracts, and technical reports.
• Assist in the execution of transactions, including dispositions and refinancings.
• Project & Capital Works Oversight:
• Manage and oversee capital expenditure projects, including major repositioning works (e.g., Cat A or amenity refurbishments).
• Coordinate with construction, design, and architectural consultants to ensure projects meet quality standards, are on schedule, and within budget.
• Operational & Financial Management:
• Proactively manage the assets through regular site inspections to ensure operational excellence.
• Work with internal teams (Property Management, Finance, Accounting) to prepare and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure a best-in-class hospitality and tenant experience is delivered across the portfolio.
• Interact with financial institutions (e.g. lenders)

Future involvement will include supporting future acquisitions efforts and associated asset management workstreams.

Required Skills / Experience

The candidate will interact with colleagues throughout the organisation and therefore should be articulate, with the ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels, including senior management and team members.

Required for the role is:

• An excellent understanding of Real Estate investment markets and metrics.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in real estate investment or asset management, with demonstrable experience in asset repositioning and value-add initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving leasing performance and overseeing marketing campaigns.
• Experience in managing capital projects and coordinating with technical/construction teams is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated academic success, with a bachelor’s degree in areas such as finance, accounting or other analytical / quantitative fields.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrable ability to think strategically and to present information in a clear and concise manner.

Well-organised with exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment in managing multiple tasks is essential.