Heitman Careers

This Opportunity 

Our London office is looking for an Assistant Vice President in the European Private Equity group.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating acquisition opportunities across Europe in various strategies and asset classes, including operating businesses and listed vehicle transactions
• Assisting in the underwriting and evaluation of real estate transactions sourced by others within the team
• Participating in the formulation of the overall investment strategy and focus areas
• Preparing presentation materials of investment opportunities for internal Investment Committee purposes
• Coordinating the due diligence and closing phase of the transaction in conjunction with internal and external parties
• Supporting the debt raising processes
• Managing investments through their lifecycle, including preparing business plans, periodic valuations and cash flow projections, and tracking progress against budget
• Overseeing the main asset management initiatives related to portfolio investments
• Identifying areas of risks to investments
• Analyzing and executing dispositions of investments as appropriate
• Follow-on/strategy orientated sourcing and transaction screening
• Providing leadership, training and mentoring to the Senior Associates and Associates

Qualifications:

• 5+ years previous experience in real estate finance such as private equity, investment banking or corporate finance
• 3+ years of experience supporting senior investment team members on transaction execution and management
• Previous exposure to operational real estate preferred (e.g. residential, student housing, senior housing, self-storage) Work as a self-starter who can function autonomously as well as collegially as part of a corporate team
• Ability to manage several parallel projects
• Demonstrate an ability to follow company’s best practices and values
• Strong academic track record
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, along with excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong writing skills
• Proficiency with Excel 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced team environment
• Language skills: additional European language mandatory (preference for languages from the Nordics)

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

The Firm

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.

Our promise to employees: 
Reflecting the spirit of our global firm, we welcome team members of all faiths, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnic identities. We know that each member of our team enriches our community and business with their work/life experiences, perspectives, and ideas. However you arrive at Heitman, we pledge to honor your uniqueness, include you in our culture, and do our best to help you thrive. While we learn and grow together, we will stand by our “people first” promise. Every time.

What’s Next?

• Interested? Apply at www.heitman.com/careers to submit your application
• Right Company, Wrong Role? Check out our other opportunities or refer a friend!

Additional Information

Roles Requiring Travel: All roles involving a travel component at Heitman require that candidates hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.