Investment Analyst

ABOUT IQ-EQ  

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Deal Screening & Opportunity Assessment

o   Identify and evaluate distressed or special situation real estate opportunities across European jurisdictions (e.g., UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, CEE).

o   Review property-level and loan-level documentation, including valuation reports, lease summaries, and debt instruments.

o   Assess underlying asset quality, capital structure, and potential recovery or restructuring pathways.

o   Prepare short-form screening notes summarizing key metrics, risks, and recommended next steps.

Financial Modelling & Valuation

o   Build detailed cash flow, DCF, and capital structure models for direct assets, loan portfolios, and structured vehicles (SPVs, NPLs).

o   Model various acquisition, restructuring, and exit scenarios, including foreclosure, enforcement, or recapitalization.

o   Conduct sensitivity, break-even, and IRR analyses to support investment committee decisions.

o   Assist in asset-level valuation reconciliations and mark-to-market updates.

Market & Counterparty Research

o   Conduct European real estate market research, tracking price movements, rent trends, and comparable transactions.

o   Research counterparties (borrowers, servicers, lenders) and identify relevant litigation or enforcement activity.

o   Maintain databases of distressed sales, loan transfers, and judicial auctions.

o   Support macro-level analysis of European credit and property market conditions.

Transaction Execution Support

o   Assist with due diligence coordination, including data room organization, document summaries, and external advisor management.

o   Prepare and update investment committee materials, including sensitivity tables, recovery scenarios, and SWOT summaries.

o   Support negotiations and deal structuring by providing analytical input on pricing, covenants, and exit planning.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

o   Track active investments, asset management updates, and cash flow performance.

o   Maintain internal deal pipeline and performance dashboards.

o   Prepare quarterly investor and management reports, highlighting progress, valuation changes, and key issues.

Exit & Recovery Strategy Support

o   Assist in analysing exit pathways, including refinancing, portfolio sales, or enforcement outcomes.

o   Develop and update exit timing and proceeds models for different asset classes and jurisdictions.

o   Support asset recovery processes by coordinating valuation inputs and legal updates.

Key competencies for position and level

• Customer focus
• Communicates effectively
• Develops talent
• Directs work
• Collaborates

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Organisation
• Proactivity
• Relationship building
• Taking ownership
• Analytical skills
• Positivity
• Approachability

Education / professional qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or Accounting (postgraduate qualification or CFA/CA beneficial)

Background experience

• 2–4 years' experience in real estate investment, distressed debt, or special situations analysis —preferably in European markets, but not exclusive.

Technical

• Proven ability to build and interpret complex financial models (Excel essential; Power BI or Python a plus).
• Understanding of European (preferred but not required) property markets, loan enforcement regimes, and valuation methodologies.
• Strong analytical writing, attention to detail, and ability to work with legal and asset management teams.
• Confident communicator with the ability to synthesize complex technical material into concise written output.
• Experience supporting cross-border or offshore investment teams desirable.

Computer / program knowledge

• Advanced level of capability of the MS Office suite, Word & Excel

Languages

• Strong professional English required; additional European language (Spanish, Italian, German, or French) advantageous.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT  

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.