Associate - Investment Specialist - Europe Real estate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Real Estate Asset Management & Acquisitions . You have found the right team. As a Real Estate Asset Management & Acquisitions Associate within our Europe RE, India Asset Management & Acquisition Team , you will support Europe-based stakeholders across acquisitions, underwriting, valuations, and portfolio reporting for real estate funds. Job Responsibilities Partner with Europe asset management and acquisitions teams to execute fund and asset-level priorities. Analyze real estate documentation and translate key terms into underwriting assumptions. Build and maintain cash flow models in Excel (and Argus/Argus Enterprise where applicable). Perform income analyses and quick valuations to screen deals and support preliminary investment decisions. Prepare detailed underwriting models and investment cases for acquisition opportunities. Draft investment committee memos and develop presentations for acquisitions and disposals. Support asset strategy reviews and evaluate business plans for held assets. Review annual operating/capex budgets and quarterly reforecasts; challenge assumptions and variances. Update quarterly internal valuation models and document valuation conclusions in memos. Produce fund, investor, and lender reporting decks and quarterly asset reports. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Master’s/MBA in Finance, Economics, Mathematics (or related discipline) with strong academic record. At least years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, or consulting with transaction/asset exposure. Strong knowledge of real estate valuation and financial modeling concepts (DCF, NPV, IRR). Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivots; comfort building scalable models). Ability to interpret financial statements, operating reports, and market/asset performance data. Strong written communication skills for memos and investment narratives. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail. Structured problem-solving and sound judgment under ambiguity. Strong stakeholder management and partnership skills across global teams. Clear verbal communication skills and confidence presenting analysis. Ability to work under high-pressure timelines while maintaining quality. Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills BE/engineering background in addition to post-graduate finance/economics qualification. Prior experience with Argus/Argus Enterprise. Proficiency in German, French, or Italian. Experience with Excel automation (e.g., macros) and process reengineering. Experience preparing IC materials for European real estate transactions. Familiarity with appraisal review methodology and third-party valuation governance. Exposure to portfolio/fund reporting for real estate investment vehicles.