Real Estate Analyst

Our client is a specialist finance broker based in Essex and are looking to appoint an intelligent Graduate Analyst.

Their growth over the last year has been impressive and as a result, they are looking to grow their current team.

The team is diverse, sociable and hard working.

Property Finance & Real Estate Analyst

Duties

Financial Modeling & Investment Appraisal

• Build detailed appraisals covering:
• Rental yields, ROI, IRR, cash-on-cash return.
• Refurb & conversion costs vs. uplift in value.
• Exit strategies & stress testing (e.g., price drops, market downturns).
• Compare funding scenarioBridging vs. Development Finance - Interest costs, term structure.
• Mezzanine & Equity - When additional funding is required.
• Investor vs. Lender Financing - Cash buyer vs. mortgage options.

Deal Flow Management

• Liaise with sourcing agents, auction houses, and off-market deal finders to receive new opportunities.

• Filter and review deals to ensure they meet internal investment criteria.

• Log and track all deals received, including status updates and potential buyers/lenders.

Due Diligence & Market Research

• GDV Analysis - Verify pricing using comparables and market trends.

• Rental Analysis - Assess current and projected rental income, yield, void risk.

• Asset Management Opportunities - Identify potential rent increases, lease restructuring, or alternative uses (e.g., HMO conversion, planning uplift).

• Area Research - Evaluate demographics, employment rates, transport links, regeneration projects.

• Legal & Title Checks - Spot potential restrictions, covenants, or ownership complexities.

Finance Assessment & Lender Engagement

• Assess whether deals fit lender criteria for:

• Bridging finance (loan size, LTV, exit strategy).

• Development finance (LTGDV, build cost, contingency).

• Commercial finance (debt-service coverage ratios, lease lengths).

• Liaise with lenders to find suitable funding structures for investors.

• Run sensitivity analysis on finance options (interest rate impact, delays).

Investor & Lender Relationship Management

• Maintain an active database of investors with their criteria and funding capacity.
• Pro actively reach out to investors with suitable deals.
• Engage lenders regularly to track rate changes, new criteria, and lending appetite.
• Arrange introductions between investors and funders where required.

Interviews are available immediately. Apply below for more information.