Private Equity Associate

Rockbourne are delighted to be partnering with a leading Private Equity Real Estate firm, in helping them to appoint a new Associate to their team, based in their recently opened London office. Our client launched its Real Estate Private Equity business in 2021 and has now grown to c.$800M AUM, primarily focused on asset classes where technology or technological tailwinds can be used to augment traditional returns – focusing on the intersection of real assets, technology and sustainability. Our client works with third party operating platforms, many of which they own stakes in, that manage the day-to-day of our investments - but they are now looking for an exceptional candidate to take charge of overseeing these platforms from an acquisition and asset management standpoint. The continued growth of our client presents an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to rapidly advance their career having joined the business early on in its vintage. What’s in it for you? Autonomy/Responsibility – You will have a seat at the table with decision making over time and be involved in all key discussions around the investments you work on. Progression – A chance to be a key player in a small but growing business and help form part of their future leadership team. Entrepreneurial – A truly entrepreneurial and forward-thinking ethos is actively encouraged. Quick decisions – Working directly with the Principal and CEO you can expect quick decisions and the business to move at pace. Ownership – Having the opportunity, as the role progresses, to take ownership of your own work-stream. Owning a process from start to finish. Forward-thinking – The opportunity to invest in forward-thinking asset classes. Being at the forefront as one of the first movers in this particular market. Flexibility – They take a common-sense approach to working hours and are output driven, rather than a dictatorship. The role itself: Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Overseeing the platforms and working with the Head of Acquisitions and Asset Management at the operating companies. Holding the Operating Platforms to account. Challenging / auditing models and thinking. Acquisitions: Underwriting new/potential investments in conjunction with the Investment Management team at the portfolio companies. Identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, including direct real estate investments. Conducting preliminary analysis to determine if opportunities align with the firm’s investment strategy and criteria. Asset Management: Managing current Assets under management. Liaising with and having oversight of Portfolio Companies Asset Management initiatives. Assisting in the implementation of business plans and strategies for portfolio companies. Regularly monitoring the operational and financial performance of portfolio companies. Assisting with ad-hoc tasks such as fundraising & fund management) when required and given. Thinking strategically about how to build and finance new platforms. Why do you need to bring to the table? 2-5 years’ experience within real-estate equity investment. Very high level of accuracy and detail on quantitative work. The right candidate will be both analytical and intellectually curious. We are looking for a self-starter who is both book-smart and street-smart. You will be as comfortable building an excel model as you are confidently presenting your recommendations to an investment committee as to whether you think a decision makes sense, or not. Other details: Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 (DOE) discretionary bonus LTIP Location: Marylebone