THE SEARCH
Altus Partners have partnered with a leading Asset Management firm that is looking to bring on a valuation professional to join the investment management team. The business is going through an exciting growth phase off the back of recent success within its infrastructure and real estate business areas and is looking to grow and develop the team in London. This business is responsible for providing business valuations and modelling of the European real assets portfolio and this role will be working alongside the Head of the team and will be partnering with deals and asset management teams.
The role will be responsible for the valuations cycle and portfolio analysis to the real assets portfolio, including portfolio analytics and portfolio valuations. The role is an extension of the asset management, deals team and finance teams to support yearly valuation processes and transaction support.
The business does have the capacity to sponsor in the UK.
THE ROLE:
The role will be responsible for valuations and portfolio analysis of the current assets, including portfolio analytics and real estate and infrastructure asset valuations. The role is an extension of the asset management, investment and finance teams to lead the yearly valuation processes and to advise on how the business can improve their current assets throughout their investment lifecycle. The role will be responsible for the building and developing of the business models for the current real estate and infrastructure assets across Europe as to enhance the valuation throughout the asset lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the quarterly valuation practices for all assets
Review valuation models generated by the investment team on potential investments
Building and updating current asset financial models and performing valuation analysis.
Update cash flow models with latest assumptions on leasing, rental income, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
Oversight of analyst and associate team members
Oversight of the quarterly or monthly valuation cycle
Coordinates with portfolio companies and effectively obtains asset level information from various sources.
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders involved in the European assets to maintain robust and rigorous valuation practices, and to share valuations knowledge
Analyse market conditions from sales comparable and other parameters to drive model assumptions and assess the value of the assets.
Provides critical analysis of cash flow and valuation movements at the asset or portfolio level.
Calculates the investment return and projects investor return distribution through the hold or sell analysis of each investment.
In-depth industry, market, and asset sector research and analysis.
Be a part of global valuation committee and reports on valuation outcomes and investment performance.
Liaises with third party appraisal firms and advisors to engage and facilitate external valuations and model reviews.
Oversight with external consultants and investors to respond to questions and provide supporting documentation.
Assists in ad hoc requests or special projects
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong proficiency in financial cash flow modelling required.
Strong MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel skills required.
Strong understanding in real estate or infrastructure valuations
5 – 10 years years of experience in a fund management-related field such as valuations, financial analysis or portfolio management
Qualified accountant is preferred but not essential
Strong analytical and quantitative skills required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills necessary.
Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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