ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Asset Management team sits within Investments, working alongside Portfolio Management and the Transactions team. The key function of the Asset Management team is to define and execute the asset level investment strategies across both Multifamily and Student Accommodation sectors on a Pan European basis, delivering performance targets in line with the Business Plan.

As an Associate within the team, you will be responsible for supporting the Investment Director/Manager in the investment management of the portfolio, alongside supporting teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of specific initiatives and deliver key performance metrics to achieve the business plan.
• Support the execution of investment strategies including NOI maximization and value-add initiatives.
• Analysis of development budgets, leasing performance, income, expense, capital projects, debt, valuations and impact to asset/fund returns.
• Maintain financial models to project detailed cash flows, and forecast investment returns for asset management decision-making.
• Support in compiling annual operational and capital budgets and business plans for senior management, fund management & capital partner review
• Assist with materials for the monthly and quarterly reporting to capital partners as well as prepare regular and ad- hoc reports for senior management.
• Monitor and report on key market, industry and competitor data.
• Complete various financial, accounting, narrative, administrative and other reports and analysis and duties as assigned or necessary for the successful execution of the business plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee and develop other team members.
• Coverage over Denmark & other Pan European Markets.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) ideally in a related business or analytical subject such as finance, mathematics, economics, science, engineering or real estate.
• ACA/ CFA/ MBA/Relevant MSc qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft packages including PowerPoint (Advanced level) and Excel (Advanced level).
• Fluency in Danish and English – speaking/reading/writing, knowledge of German is a plus.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• A demonstrable passion for real estate and keen interest in business strategy.
• Evidence of prior experience in an analytical role within real estate, asset management, investment banking, private equity, or other related sectors.

Analytical/Modelling/Reporting Skills

• Highly numerate, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong qualitative analytical skills; having the ability to research, analyse and present complex financial data.
• Competent in financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, clients, and other business contacts.

Interpersonal Attributes

• Naturally inquisitive and commercially minded, with a desire to understand the bigger picture and contribute in solving challenges.
• A positive team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, characterised by change and rapid growth, along with ability to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and to act with impact and influence.
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and having the resourcefulness to figure out ‘difficult to find’ solutions.
• Good organization skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in the residential real estate industry would be advantageous, but not essential.