Position: Investment Analyst

Salary: Up to £75,000 plus bonus + benefits

Location: Berlin, Germany

Capstone are delighted to be working in partnership with a pan-European industrial platform, headquartered in London, focused on urban/infill industrial and logistics properties in the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Spain and Italy.

Founded in 2016, our client is a full-service development management and investment business with offices in London, Paris and Berlin. Today the Company manages a 100+ asset portfolio totalling ~1.3 million square meters and c. €4bn of AUM.

The team of analysts and investment professionals relies on advanced financial modelling and deep market insight to make data-driven decisions. We are searching for an exceptional Investment Analyst, based in Berlin, to provide best-in-class financial modelling skills and analytical expertise.

About you:

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record in quantitative courses.
• Exceptional Excel-based financial modelling skills with a demonstrated ability to design, adapt, and manage complex, scenario-driven models for investment and project appraisal.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with a deep understanding of financial metrics such as IRR, NPV, cash flow forecasts, sensitivity analysis, and ROI.
• Solid understanding of the real estate investment and development lifecycle, including acquisition underwriting, due diligence, property valuation, and financial performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial information and present it clearly to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in real estate investment, development, or finance within the German market.
• Familiarity with financial modelling and data visualization tools such as Argus, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Proficiency in both German and English to support communication with local stakeholders and international teams.
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, precision, and consistency in all financial models, reports, and analyses.

About the role, main responsibilities include:

• Design, adapt, and maintain sophisticated Excel-based financial models that evaluate the viability, profitability, and risk of real estate investment and development projects.
• Conduct comprehensive financial assessments, including cash flow projections, return on investment (ROI) analysis, and internal rate of return (IRR) calculations.
• Generate clear, accurate, and insightful outputs from financial models, translating complex data into concise reports and visual summaries suitable for executive and board-level presentations.
• Utilize advanced financial modelling techniques to conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis, examining how various market conditions, financing terms, and property assumptions impact project and portfolio performance.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and modelling for potential investment opportunities, creating scenario-driven models that reveal risks and strategic opportunities.
• Assist in preparing high-quality reports and presentations for the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring that financial insights are clearly communicated and aligned with corporate strategy.
• Develop and maintain an integrated financial model to project the firm's long-term financial performance, supporting annual strategic reviews and capital planning processes.
• Work closely with teams to create detailed project budgets, monitoring and adjusting forecasts as projects evolve to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Gather insights from various internal and external stakeholders to strengthen model assumptions, validate underwriting, and ensure investment recommendations are data-driven and robust.
• Play a key role in the due diligence process by rigorously analysing financial data, assessing market conditions, and evaluating potential risks associated with acquisitions.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of deal flow, tracking historical performance, financial outcomes, and strategic insights to support ongoing investment strategies.
• Regularly analyse deal data and investment performance, transforming this information into actionable insights that enhance portfolio optimization and strategic planning.

To find out more about this role please contact Oli Coote on +44 (0)7897 069768

o.coote@capstone-recruitment.com

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