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Investment Associate - Octopus Real Estate

Company Description

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. 

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Job Description

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading real estate debt team and develop your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role provides exposure to a variety of high-profile transactions and the chance to work alongside experienced industry professionals. This role offers excellent development opportunities within a dynamic and successful real estate debt team, which has completed over £6.8 billion of loans since its inception.

The team

You will be part of an Investment team of 8 within a larger debt team of 50+ professionals. The Investment Associate will assist senior members of the Investment Team in originating and executing lending opportunities secured against commercial, investment, and development real estate assets across the UK.

What will you be doing?

Support Origination & Execution
- Assist senior team members in identifying, sourcing, and structuring lending opportunities.
Underwriting & Analysis
- Perform detailed financial modelling and risk analysis for loan opportunities.
- Assist in drafting credit papers and preparing presentations for the Credit Committee.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support decision-making.
Team Collaboration & Networking
- Work collaboratively with the broader investment and debt teams to achieve common goals.
- Actively engage with industry professionals at events and meetings to expand the firm's network.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

1–3 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) within real estate, debt, or finance sectors.
Understanding of the UK real estate market, including commercial, investment, and development assets.
Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial information.
Highly numerate with strong attention to detail.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field such as finance, economics, or real estate.
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditation is preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

What we offer

💰 A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan
✈️ Untracked holiday
🏡 Hybrid working – most of our people spend 3 days a week in the office
⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP & more
👪 Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
🏥 Private medical insurance for you and your family
🚗 Electric vehicle leasing
🌍 The option to work overseas up to a month per year

Our Values
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.  

We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued, and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development, we embrace and celebrate all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We're proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process, we’ll be happy to accommodate where possible.

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What You Should Know About Investment Associate - Octopus Real Estate, Octopus

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as an Investment Associate at Octopus Real Estate? Nestled in the heart of London at 33 Holborn, we are on the hunt for a dynamic individual to join our market-leading real estate debt team. This isn’t just another job; it’s a chance to dive into a sea of high-profile transactions alongside seasoned professionals. In this role, you’ll support the origination and execution of lending opportunities while honing your analytical skills through detailed financial modeling and risk analysis. Your contributions will help in drafting credit papers and preparing compelling presentations for our Credit Committee. You’ll also engage with the wider investment and debt teams, leveraging our robust network of industry professionals. With over £6.8 billion in loans under our belt, we value collaboration, energy, and a proactive approach. You’ll need 1-3 years of experience in real estate, finance, or debt sectors, along with a solid understanding of the UK real estate market. An educational background in finance, economics, or real estate is preferred, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is highly numerate, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment. Join us and enjoy not only a competitive salary and bonus structure but also untracked holiday, hybrid working options, and robust wellness support. At Octopus, we truly value how a company behaves, which is why we’re proud to be a B Corp, ensuring all stakeholders are valued in every decision we make.

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What are the key responsibilities of an Investment Associate at Octopus Real Estate?

As an Investment Associate at Octopus Real Estate, key responsibilities include supporting the origination and execution of lending opportunities, conducting detailed financial modeling and risk analysis, and assisting in drafting essential credit papers for the Credit Committee.