Rockbourne is delighted to be retained by a leading Real Estate firm specialising in developing and managing high-quality Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in helping them appoint a new Analyst/Associate to their team.The WhyMy client is a significant player in the US living market and has recently announced their expansion into the European market targeting PBSA in the UK and IrelandAs a result, they are now looking to expand their investment team and have outlined a number of key additions to the business.This role is an opportunity for you to join an exciting, dynamic start-up business with a large, well-capitalised parent. You will be working within a high-performing team and will play a leading role in helping them forge a new business in the UK and, potentially, beyond this.What is in it for you?Track Record – Our client has an existing enviable track record, and you can leverage their extensive experience, strong relationships, brand and networkTeam/Culture – Work as part of an experienced but humble leadership team who are very open-minded and are also committed to helping you to realise your goals and share in the successes along the wayAutonomy - The team will empower you to do your best work rather than dictate exactly how you do it.Progression - Chance to join a small team in a key position for the business but with scope to also grow that function in your own way.Learning & Development – Our client are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential, through a combination of on-the-job training as well as internal and external learning and development opportunitiesEntrepreneurialism - Ability to identify particular investment themes/products and have the backing to put a business case together.The role itself:The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following functions:Playing a leading role in supporting the ‘engine room’ in appraising new deals, putting memos and decks together and improving capacity across the team.Assessing potential development opportunities across the UK.Building financial models and cost models to monitor existing projects and assessing new development opportunities.Initial screening of investment opportunities and performing due diligence on approved transactions.Assist with information dissemination and analysis for acquisitions, financings, recapitalisations, and dispositionsAssist with preparation of cash flow analyses and investment return projections.Assist with the sourcing and closing of debtWhat do you need to bring to the table?3 - 5 years of Commercial Real Estate experience is preferred, but not required.Undergraduate degree is required, preferably with a focus in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or other relevant subject matter.Prior residential (specifically PBSA) investment/deal experience is desirable, not essential.Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple simultaneous projectsStrong preference for knowledge/understanding of JV structuring, debt capital markets, waterfall analysis.Advanced understanding of underwriting and investment concepts and the ability to apply concepts.Advanced financial and analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Other details:Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE) + discretionary bonusLocation: West-End#1741