Principal- Real Estate Investment

Full Time
London, UK
9 months ago

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program.  With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

Position Overview:The Vice President/Principal of StepStone Real Estate in London will play a critical role in thesourcing, underwriting and asset management of real estate investments across StepStone’scommingled funds and discretionary accounts.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Market coverage and origination capabilities with particular focus on Germany , France or theNordics
  • Lead investment real estate investment due diligence including property, market, manager,legal and structural factors
  • Manage investment committee process including development of detailed financialunderwriting models and investment memorandum reflecting the r esults of due diligence
  • Participate in document negotiation, structuring and documentation of investments withinternal and external legal support
  • Prepare and present detailed investment committee memoranda that document keyfindings, recommendations, risk s and merits of investment opportunities
  • Present new and existing investment opportunities to internal and external stakeholders

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting, or equivalent relevant exp erience .MBA or similar accreditation is a strong preference.
  • 10 + years of experience in real estate investment and/or capital markets roles

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Additional language skills with strong European network
  • Track record of m anaging real estate private equity transactions
  • Developed investment judgment with demonstrable understanding of risk/reward
  • Exceptional business writing with experience preparing investment committee memos
  • Strong financial modelling skills (capital struct ures and cash flow waterfalls)
  • Strong client communication skill and experience

Other Attributes:

  • CooperativeCooperative work approach and team player attitudework approach and team player attitude
  • Entrepreneurial, driven and highly motivated for success Entrepreneurial, driven and highly motivated for success
  • Effective in a fast paced, dynamic environmentEffective in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule
  • High level of confidentialityHigh level of confidentiality
  • Commitment to learningCommitment to learning

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint.  As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential.  Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.  

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.  

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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