Associate, CRE Private Strategies at PIMCO

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Real Estate, Investment Management, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

2-3 years of relevant experience from investment banking, private equity or hedge funds
Strong analytical skills and underwriting experience across real estate asset classes
Execution experience, with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
Entrepreneurial streak
Strategic and problem-solving mindset with the capacity to think “outside of the box”
Comfortable in a nonhierarchical, international and collaborative environment (cultural fit)
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
European language skills (considered an advantage)
Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills
Curiosity and desire to be a contributor/drive to enhance the business
Strong communication skills
Cultural fit and potential to grow with the team

Responsibilities

Support transactions throughout their lifecycle: origination, underwriting, managing due diligence processes, negotiations of transaction documentation, and asset management, including follow-on acquisitions and exits
Support financing activities for both new and existing investments, including evaluation of different financing options, legal coordination and negotiation with lenders
Support the preparation of investment memoranda to be presented to PIMCO investment committees
Contribute to thematic reviews and strategic research for investment theses
Work with the EMEA CRE equity asset management team on establishing initial business plans, business plan execution, performance monitoring and reporting, financing and exits of the investments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Real Estate UnderwritingDue DiligenceAsset ManagementTransaction NegotiationFinancing EvaluationInvestment MemorandaStrategic ResearchBusiness Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this role?

The position requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, most likely from investment banking, private equity, or hedge funds.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

Candidates need strong analytical skills and underwriting experience across real estate asset classes, execution experience with ability to prioritize deadlines, an entrepreneurial streak, strategic problem-solving mindset, leadership capabilities, interpersonal and communication skills, and cultural fit.

Where is this job located?

The role is based in London with the alternatives team.

What is the company culture like at PIMCO?

PIMCO fosters a high-performance inclusive culture celebrating diverse thinking, with CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence; the team encourages a nonhierarchical, international, and collaborative environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate demonstrates cultural fit, potential to grow, European language skills as an advantage, and aligns with assessment criteria of cultural fit and growth potential.