Job Title: Real Estate Analyst
At Quantum Homes Limited, we're not just a developer; we're a dynamic, forward-thinking company reshaping Ireland's real estate landscape with our blend of extensive experience, innovation, and comprehensive services.
About Us
We create developments that enrich communities, ensuring they are places where people truly want to live. With over 30 years of expertise, we offer more than just a job - we provide an opportunity to be part of a business with proven history of setting industry standards through innovation.
Job Purpose
The Real Estate Analyst position will play an integral part in supporting both the development and commercial teams within the business, responsible for handling the majority of the financial modelling, research and assessment of potential development opportunities, as well as supporting the ongoing financial assessment and reporting on existing development projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and maintain development appraisals, ranging from short-form feasibility studies to detailed models. Analysis to include: cash flow modelling, property valuations, investment analyses (IRRs, sensitivity tables, scenario testing), and funding structuring (debt and equity financing), in order to assess project viability and risk.
* Conduct market and project specific research and due diligence. Perform independent market analysis (property price register, Daft, trend analysis, government initiatives etc.) as well as utilising other market resources, such as company relationships with external property advisors and consultants, to inform decision making (rents, yields, development & operational costs, projected growth).
* Work with business functions in drafting and preparation of Investment Memorandums and compiling supporting documentation. Be familiar with individual investment strategies and the workings of equity / debt finance and / or capitalisation structuring concepts and rationale. Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for senior management and investors / external stakeholders.
* Support in the due diligence process for: potential development opportunity transactions, financing and disposals. Collect due diligence materials, utilise information to adjust underwriting, and coordinate with external legal and accounting advisors to facilitate the closing of a transaction.
* Assist Development and Commercial functions of the business on financial oversight of existing investments, to include regular updating and management of live financial appraisals reflecting changes in costs, revenues, financing, and timelines. Conduct ongoing quantitative and qualitative analyses to support decision making related to the Business Plan of the investment.
Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies
* 2-3+ years' experience working in Real Estate sector (developer, homebuilder, PLC, REIT, banking, private equity, corporate finance).
* Bachelor's degree. Progression towards ACCA or CFA qualification is a positive, but not required.
* Advanced Excel and real estate financial modelling skills. ARGUS / Estate Manger experience is a plus, but not required.
* Strong knowledge of real estate development, investment appraisal, and financial structuring.
* Strong communication skills including report writing.
* Strong business and financial acumen.
* Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
* Self-motivated and ambitious.
* Familiarity with Irish real estate market dynamics, planning regulations, and construction costs.