Investment Analyst - Real Estate Private Equity

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Summary

·      We are building India’s most Trusted Institution for Real Estate Investing & Asset Management and this role offers an opportunity to join the platform in its formative years, work directly with the senior leadership, experience rapid learning & growth and make a significant impact.

·      The current role will primarily focus on deal making and financial analysis, assisting / leading transactions throughout their life cycle including deal sourcing, analysis, presentations, fund-raising, deal execution and post-investment asset management.

·      We take pride in our superlative investment track record and are seeking high-performance team members

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Perform financial and valuation analyses of prospective transactions and existing real estate portfolio.

·      Proactively originate new deals and broader relationships for future deal flow

·      Prepare deal related materials such as Investment Teasers, Investment Memorandums, pitches, business plans and feasibility studies, detailed cash flow projections, IRR calculations and financial modelling, research related to the industry and economy etc.

·      Work closely with internal / external teams to source, evaluate, execute & monitor transactions

·      Mentor & work with a team of analysts and internal/ external asset management teams

·      Lead negotiations and structuring of investment transactions

·      Actively conduct asset management and performance review & improvement of existing portfolio

·      Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics impacting the real estate industry

·      Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.

·      Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including regulatory, administrative, enterprise development, compliances etc.

Knowledge of:

·      advanced knowledge and experience of financial modelling, valuation principles, modelling tax & leverage

·      Fundamental real estate concepts related to finance, principles and practices.

Skill in:

·      Interpreting financial data, evaluating and making recommendations to management.

·      Conducting independent research of industry sources and market data.

·      Preparing financial analysis, conducting market research and writing reports.

·      Expert knowledge of excel (pivot tables, templates, reporting).

·      Good Listening Skills

·      Experience with real estate databases.

Ability to:

·      Partner with other teams to accomplish objectives.

·      Diligent with Time Management

·      Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation

Entrepreneurial setting

·      The candidate must have the ability to work in an entrepreneurial setting (positive disposition and comfort with some level of uncertainty)

·      We have a flat organization structure and this position will report to the Founder / Managing Partner

·      This is a unique opportunity with excellent prospects for accelerated career growth and a fast-track opportunity to lead functions / verticals / deals and build a strong network of senior relationships

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

·      MBA/CFA/CA

·      1 – 3 years’ experience in real estate

·      Financial modelling experience

·      Real Estate experience required

·      Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel & PowerPoint

Competencies

·      Exceptional analytical skills

·      Strong math and advanced research skills

·      Ability to read and interpret financial statements

·      Strong written and oral communication skills

·      Ability to multitask

·      Knowledge of financial formulas

About NovumLake

·      Founded in 2021, We are an Independent Real Estate Investment and Asset Management Firm with a completed/ under-development Real Estate Portfolio totaling a Built-up-area of 2.5 million sq.ft. with a Gross Asset Value (GAV) of USD 300+ million under management/ advice

·      We have built in-house capabilities for Value-add / Special Situations Investments for Office RE India. We have partnered leading Developers for co-creation of development platforms in Data Center, Offices and other RE verticals.

·      The Founding Team has delivered stellar returns on its portfolio across multiple cycles while managing risks prudently.

·      Our long-term vision to build an integrated full stack real estate investment services firm with multiple real estate sub-verticals lead by specialist teams. Our bespoke approach and deep relationships allow us to forge innovative partnerships spanning the entire value chain of real estate private equity.

Hiring Process

     I.        Short interview on past work-experience, fundamentals of corp. fin. / DCF / leverage. We shall provide an introduction to NovumLake

    II.        Case study – building a detailed financial model for an investment proposal

  III.        Detailed discussion(s) as required