PropTech Analyst

The Company

Our client helps world class RE leaders understand and engage with the technologies that will transform every asset class in the sector. They do this through deep and regular engagement with senior executives in their partner network (comprised of leading global RE firms), and constant analysis of new startups in the Proptech landscape. They focus on the ‘problems’ not the ‘tech’. They deliver both strong commercial engagements and revolutionary startup investments – ensuring in all cases there is value delivered to their partners.

The Role

They have 8 of the world’s best RE companies in their group so far, and have made 15 startup investments, showing a strong portfolio return. They are a team of 4 operating their advisory research & investment business on behalf of 2 investors, and are in the process of raising their first fund. They are looking for a senior investment specialist to bring sector insight, dealflow analysis, and great relationship management to what they do.

Requirements

You want to be in on the ground floor of a new fund with a top-quartile record. You love tech and startups. You recognise that the world’s largest asset class has an exciting breadth of application, level of depth to it, and a tech utilisation gap that points to a long term career defining opportunity. You are fascinated by proptech. You may have worked in a startup… maybe you worked in a real estate company… maybe a bank or consulting agency.

You have excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You recognise that engaging with senior executives demands it. You like relationships, you are good at listening, you have an appetite for learning about Real Estate. You are self-motivated, know when to ask for help, and are able to excel in this ‘work-from-home’ situation while it lasts.

You write concise emails and reports, dive deep into research about value creation, and are keen to separate the wheat from the chaff. You are numerically proficient, and can navigate your way around cap tables and financial models. You’re on track to be an investor. You’re eager to refine your sourcing skills, critical insight, and conviction in the tech sector.

Plus you’re fun, you’re human, you’re helpful, you like helping people grow professionally, and are looking for a thing and group of people you want to spend time with.