Norfin is a leading Real Estate Investment Manager founded in 1999 and with over €2.1bn of assets under management in funds, SICs or SPVs, with a high diversity of profiles and strategies across all real estate and real estate connected sectors for a wide range of institutional investors. In 2018, Norfin was acquired by Arrow Global, a pan-European alternative asset manager focusing on credit and real estate, with over €5.3bn of funds under management. Arrow Global was incorporated in 2005 and has recently been acquired by TDR Capital, a European private equity firm.
Further information available at and Our success is built by the junction of our high-performance, talented, innovative team with our corporate culture of excellence, meritocracy and cooperation in order to fulfil our mission: "Create Better Financial Futures". We recognise the importance of having both the best individuals and providing them with the means and the motivation to excel and to jointly build a team stronger than the sum of its parts.
Job Description: Due to the company's continued growth and forthcoming capital deployment stream, Norfin is looking to hire a top-tier experienced professional to join its Investment & Origination team. The Investment & Origination team leads the sourcing of new investors, investment opportunities, and the strategic planning, analysis, and transaction coordination of all new investments, offering the Real Estate Private Equity Associate broad exposure to all steps of the processes that lead to the underwriting of multi-million-euros investments or divestments of Real Estate Assets, Real Estate-related companies, or financings of Real Estate plays. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in the analysis, structuring, and financing of transactions, performing supporting research and modelling efforts, and regularly attending both internal and external meetings, site visits, negotiations, and due diligence sessions.
As a Real Estate Private Equity Associate your responsibilities may include:
Source, analyse and pitch investment opportunities and ideas Strategic design of business plans and supporting financial modelling for underwriting processes Direct support to managers in deal execution and financial structuring Coordinate and mentor analysts engaged in the same projects Provide support to investor relations engaging directly with investors, financing parties or deal advisors Create and present a wide array of deal memorandums and pitches Perform Market research and analysis Undertake KPI analysis and reporting of existing investments for strategic redefinition Candidate Profile: 3+ years of experience in Real Estate Investment Firms, Private Equity, M&A, Consultancy or Corporate Finance positions in market reputable firms will be highly favored, with strong preference for transaction related roles The following are highly valued and will be assessed: Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint Financial modelling skills Understanding finance and valuation fundamentals Undergraduate and/or Master's degree in Finance, Management or Economics Engineering or Maths backgrounds with relevant finance experience will also be considered Fluency in English (C1 or above) and Portuguese – English certificate is a plus Solid analytical skills and critical thinking A high degree of perfectionism and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking Collaborative and open attitude, contributing to a positive culture Team management skills will be a plus Will to constantly learn and evolve A strong drive to deliver and a natural mindset to add value and make an impact Perseverance and willingness to work on a demanding and dynamic work environment
