Hedge Fund Investment Analyst Real Estate

Job descriptionOur client is a $60bn global multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund with a track record spanning over 20 years. They are looking for an Investment Analyst to join on of the most prestigious Real Estate Investing teams at the fund.ResponsibilitiesAs a Public Equity Investment Analyst with a specialized focus on real estate stocks, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the investment strategy and driving performance in this sector. Leveraging your expertise in real estate markets and equities, you will contribute to portfolio management decisions and assist in generating alpha for clients.Responsibilities include:In-Depth Research: Conduct rigorous fundamental analysis on publicly traded real estate companies, evaluating financial statements, market trends, and competitive positioning.Asset Valuation: Develop comprehensive valuation models to assess the intrinsic value of real estate stocks, utilizing various valuation methodologies, including DCF, comparable analysis, and NAV. Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date with macroeconomic trends, interest rates, and industry developments that could impact real estate stocks, providing insights to the investment team. Idea Generation: Identify compelling investment opportunities within the real estate sector, producing well-reasoned and data-driven investment theses.Qualifications1-4 years of experience of total work experience in real estate investment banking or real estate REITs investingProficient in corporate level modellingExcellent academic credentials, Bachelor's degree or above, preferably within a finance, economics or mathematics disciplineExperience in conducting research and due diligence, and producing client ready investment materialsStrong quantitative aptitude with a high attention to detail