Analyst/Associate – Asset Management

Job SummaryAbout the jobWe are seeking an Asset Manager to join the Harbert European Real Estate team in London. The role will report to the Head of Asset Management but work closely with senior members of the wider investment, portfolio management, and finance teams. The position will provide direct exposure to the active management of real estate investments and funds across the UK and Europe across multiple sectors.

The role carries ownership of assigned assets and the expectation to form a view, defend it, and own delivery of the business plan end to end.Role DescriptionOwn the active management of assigned real estate investments across the UK and Europe, with a focus on performance, execution, and long-term value creation.Work closely with operating partners and third-party advisers on leasing activity, capital expenditure programmes, ESG initiatives, asset performance, and operations.Own asset-level KPIs, budgets, cash flows, leasing progress, milestones, and variance analysis against business plans.Regularly update financial models, incorporating actuals, revised assumptions, forecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making across wider portfolio.Contribute to annual budgets, quarterly reporting, valuation processes, investment committee materials, and lender and investor requirements.Prepare clear materials for senior leadership, highlighting key performance drivers, risks, strategic progress, and recommended next steps.Undertake market, sector, and economic research to support asset-level and portfolio-level decisions.Participate in site visits and support the oversight of operating partners, property managers, leasing agents, consultants, valuers, and other service providers.Drive improvements in reporting standards, data quality, Excel-based models, dashboards, internal processes, and the use of technology, automation, and AI tools across wider portfolio.Candidate Profile2-4 years of relevant experience, ideally in real estate asset management in a REIT, private equity firm, investment manager or operating partner.Degree from a leading university, business school, or equivalent academic institution.Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with an understanding of IRR, NPV, waterfall structures, and debt financing. Direct exposure to value-add strategies an advantage.What We OfferHands-on exposure to institutional real estate asset management across multiple sectors and European markets.Direct interaction with senior investment professionals, operating partners, and external advisers.A steep learning curve across leasing, capex execution, financial analysis, asset strategy, and portfolio management.The opportunity to contribute to asset-level value creation while developing a broader understanding of fund-level performance.A collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment with institutional standards, disciplined execution, and a strong focus on accountability.Personal AttributesDetail-oriented, reliable, and execution-focused.Structured thinker with a practical, problem-solving and growth mindset.Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a pan-European team environment.Motivated by responsibility, learning, and long-term development.Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise, decision-useful materials.Comfortable working with financial data, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, valuation assumptions, and performance reporting.Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Fluency in English is required. Additional European languages advantageous.Experience in operational real estate (student housing, self-storage, hospitality) a plus.