Investment Analyst

Company: Buckden Partners Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are partnering with a well-established real estate investment manager to appoint an Investment Analyst to its growing Build-to-Rent team in London.

Working directly with the Head of Structuring, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure across investment underwriting, asset management, portfolio financing and investor reporting. This is a highly visible role offering direct interaction with joint venture partners, investors and senior stakeholders.

The position would suit a commercially minded analyst who enjoys combining detailed financial analysis with hands‑on involvement in the performance and strategy of a residential portfolio.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare investor presentations and support the team throughout live investment processes.
  • Build, maintain and enhance detailed cash flow models.
  • Monitor actual performance against business plans and analyse variances to support asset‑management decisions.
  • Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for joint venture partners.
  • Assist in developing investment and asset‑management strategies to optimise portfolio performance.
  • Prepare and present detailed quarterly investor reports, providing clear insights into historic performance and actionable recommendations.
  • Work closely with the property‑management team, using operational and leasing data to inform asset strategy, reporting and covenant monitoring.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of individual assets, their business plans and their specific commercial drivers.
  • Help organise site visits for joint venture partners and prospective investors.
  • Support portfolio financing, refinancing and disposal processes where required.
  • Undertake ad hoc analysis and take ownership of additional workstreams as they arise.

About you

  • One to three years of relevant experience in real estate private equity, investment banking or a comparable analytical environment.
  • Exposure to portfolio asset management or transaction execution, which would be particularly valuable.
  • Strong financial‑modelling skills and advanced Excel capability.
  • A sound understanding of real estate and corporate finance, including debt structures and covenant mechanics.
  • The ability to turn detailed portfolio and operating data into clear commercial insights and recommendations.
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with joint venture partners, investors and senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive, self‑starting approach and the ability to manage competing priorities calmly under pressure.
  • Familiarity with AI‑enabled productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Granola.
  • A strong academic background; an advanced degree in finance or real estate would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why consider this role?

  • Broad exposure across investment, asset management, financing and investor relations.
  • Direct access to senior decision‑makers and institutional investment partners.
  • Responsibility for analysing and helping shape the strategy of a substantial Build‑to‑Rent portfolio.
  • The opportunity to work in a collaborative, commercially focused environment.
  • Strong scope for professional development and increased transaction responsibility.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026