UK Real Estate Transaction Lead

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Position Title: UK Real Estate Transaction Lead

Business Title: Senior Director

Department: Real Estate Equity

Location: London

Role Overview

The successful candidate will have deep experience in identifying, underwriting, undertaking thorough due diligence and managing UK real estate transactions to a successful conclusion.  Candidates will be highly numerate with a wide understanding of the UK market gained through transactional experience across multiple sectors and in a variety of deal structures.  The candidate will be proficient in excel, with demonstrable modelling skills and a clear understanding of the components of returns.  Ideally the successful candidate will come with experience gained in a private equity, consultancy or institutional fund management environment. 

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will take a leading role in UK real estate transactions and, within a short period of time, assume the role of Head of UK Real Estate Transactions.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead UK Acquisitions, identifying unique and appropriate pipeline. Managing the underwriting process and all components of deal execution.

• Work with the Research and Strategy team to identify emerging UK investment market trends and ensure that our clients portfolios are appropriately positioned; 

• Advise Portfolio Managers on sales strategies and take responsibility for ensuring any sales are prepared and managed through execution;

• Collaborate with the Portfolio and Asset Managers to ensure delivery of objectives through the life-cycle of the asset including ongoing analysis to support Business Plan objectives;

• Oversee a team of two (Senior Analyst and Analyst) and contribute to their ongoing development and career progression;

• Take full responsibility for the preparation of detailed investment memos and presentation to the investment committee;

Required skills and experience:

• A deep market contact base and a track record of identifying, transacting and overseeing business plan execution through the asset life cycle (buy and sell):

• Ability to identify risk in new and / or existing transactions and to effectively develop and implement mitigation strategies;

• A thorough understanding of the UK tax, legislative and market framework, with experience gained through direct asset and SPV holding structures.

• A comprehensive understanding of property investment appraisal techniques;

• Strong  excel cashflow modelling skills

• Effective  communicator and negotiator with strong written and verbal skills;

• Ability to work and think independently and work collaboratively; and

• Keen attention to detail.

Qualities required

The applicant should also be:

• Personable, responsive and flexible;

• Highly numerate and inquisitive;

• Well organised;

• Ability to appreciate other cultures and working practices; and

• Enthusiastic and diligent.

Qualifications and experience

Barings is looking for a graduate with in excess of 10 years’ relevant real estate experience, at least 5 years of which will include direct transaction experience and particularly acquisitions in a deal lead role

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Requisite Skills

Communication, Real Estate, Real Estate Investments, Real Estate Transactions

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.