Senior Real Estate Research Analyst (Investment), UK

Job Description

At abrdn we empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures.

Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world.

About the department

abrdn are one of the largest real estate investors in the UK and Europe. 

Making up an important part of our Real Assets capability, abrbn Real Estate follows a dynamic investment process which is guided by the Research and Strategy (R&S) Team and the “house view” that they formulate. This market leading R&S capability is carried out by team of fifteen professionals spread across four offices globally.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, committed and experienced investment research professional to join the Research & Strategy team to focus on UK Real Estate market research.

Outcomes and responsibilities of the Senior Research Analyst will include:

• Production of market forecasts, market insight and commentary as well as fund and asset level support.

• Maintenance and enhancement of proprietary abrdn models 

• Production of the UK Houseview material through presentations and written commentary

• Working across the UK R&S Team in order to play a key role in influencing investment decisions through articulation of market views, Investment Committee papers and involvement in asset level underwriting

• Contribution of insightful written and oral presentations to team members, fund managers and clients on topical issues and market analysis

• Responding to information requests from all areas of the business including fund managers, asset managers, transactions teams, sales and distribution teams as well as marketing and other investment divisions within abrdn

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience within direct real estate (e.g. asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, research), experience in real estate funds (e.g. primaries, secondaries, co-investments, JVs) or experience with real estate securities is required for the role.

• Strong understanding of major investment markets across all sectors

• Proven ability to produce high quality thought leadership and market outlooks

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong communication skills (writing, presenting etc.); ability to convey strong conviction and influence decisions

• Analytical and technical skills, with expertise in programmes like Excel, Power BI and Python

Our Benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. 

When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around, including 40 days annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary, performance based bonus, private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount site amongst many others. You can read more about our benefits here.

Our Inclusive Culture

We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.

We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.