Senior Associate/ Delivery Lead- Real Estate Modelling

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 700 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Real Estate Financial Modeling: Build and update complex financial models for real estate investments at both asset and fund levels from scratch, including cash flow forecasting, valuation analysis, scenario planning and stress testing.
• Auditing and standardizing flexible portfolio models for periodic independent valuations, preparing roll up tabs and integrating portfolio level sensitivities for decision making.
• Take the lead in designing valuation approaches for new deal acquisitions, run sensitivity analysis and modeling for different scenarios including waterfall distribution models.
• Underwriting and Investment Analysis: Conduct detailed underwriting of real estate transactions across asset classes (multifamily, office, retail, industrial etc.), evaluation metrices such as IRR, equity multiples, DSCR, LTV and debt yield.
• Present the analysis or cashflow models to clients/third parties on calls as well as assist in the preparation of investment summaries, market research and credit memos.
• Opportunity screening and analysis for potential investment assessment through in-depth secondary research and data analysis and turning them into insights.
• Conduct in-depth secondary research including industry trends, economic indicators and market conditions affecting real estate investments to support fund performance analysis and reporting.
• Working on power point decks to create / update slides while adhering to client formats to ensure consistent formatting
• Leverage power point features to structure layouts, enhance visuals, and refine text for clear, business presentable outputs.

• Supervise, mentor and train analysts/associates or team members in investment analysis, financial modeling and RE asset valuations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, build and maintain strong relationships with them while actively seeking opportunities for expansion.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 3-8 years of relevant experience in real estate investment management, financial modeling, due diligence/underwriting support or related disciplines.
• Understanding of financial statements of various asset classes and valuation methodologies.
• CFA, CA, MBA from a top tier business school (with finance and accounting background).
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling using MS Excel, VBA and ARGUS knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data
• Strong written and communication skills with experience in client relationship and internal stakeholders’ management
• Proficiency in MS – Excel, MS – PPT, MS - Word
• Dedicated and motivated individuals having demonstrated the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with strong leadership, analytical, and teamwork skills
• Hands-on experience on various real estate tools or key databases (Yardi, RCA, CoStar, Green Street, CRE, REIS, Argus, iLevel, Rockport, RealInsight, etc.) for market analysis and reporting.

Immediate Joiners/ 1 Month Notice candidates would be preferred