Company overview

ActivumSG is a Jersey-based private equity and debt investment manager that invests in commercial real estate and real estate-backed corporate opportunities in Europe. Founded in 2007 by Saul Goldstein, ActivumSG operates across large local platforms in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. In the UK, ActivumSG is advised by Activum SG UK Advisors Limited. ActivumSG has raised in excess of €3.0bn of equity capital across seven separate funds and related vehicles.

ActivumSG’s investment strategy focuses on identifying high quality assets and businesses with best-in-class management teams that offer the potential for value enhancement through further capital investment and hands-on asset management. ActivumSG has pursued its investment strategy with industry leading success to date, having made over 85 separate investments across most real estate sub-asset classes including residential, office, retail, logistics, datacentres, care homes and hotels as well as a number of real estate-backed corporates, including those that are operationally-heavy.

In total, there are 30 investment professionals based across Europe focusing on delivering appropriate risk-adjusted returns for our limited partners and management teams.

Role

Our German investment team at ActivumSG is looking for a motivated candidate to join the team in Frankfurt as an Analyst. The role will be focused predominantly on analysing new investment opportunities and asset management of our current portfolio. The selected candidate will work closely within a lean team and report to the Managing Director based in Frankfurt. You will have the opportunity to engage in a great working environment with a flat organisational structure and open communication. You’ll benefit from a steep professional learning curve, fostered by close collaboration with highly qualified and experienced colleagues. You will gain comprehensive exposure to the day-to-day operations of a leading real estate investment manager.

Responsibilities

• Research, underwriting and evaluation processes of real estate acquisitions, encompassing multiple strategies and asset classes
• Support key asset management initiatives such as disposals, new lease signing, recapitalisation, internal reporting, working alongside portfolio companies/operating partners and similar
• Help to drive the due diligence process and closing of new transactions
• Financial and valuation analysis and building financial modelling in Excel
• Advanced cash flow modelling
• Benchmarking and industry analysis
• Preparation of internal and external presentation materials
• Conducting general market research

Required skills

• Bachelor or master students in economics, finance, real estate or a related discipline with outstanding academic performance
• Highly motivated, with a proactive mindset and a genuine eagerness to learn and develop professionally
• 1 years’ experience in real estate investment, M&A, private equity, asset management, investment banking or similar.
• Understanding of financial modelling and investment valuation methods
• Understanding of corporate finance
• Ability to rapidly assimilate new information, take initiative, and demonstrate a forward-thinking approach to tasks.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Committed team player with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with excellent time management and prioritisation skills

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