2,448 Investment Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

About us:

Praxis is one of the UK’s leading real estate investment platforms founded in 2009, focussed on cross sector, value add strategies across the UK. With £1.5Bn of assets under management, Praxis has a highly successful track record spanning several decades across multiple real estate cycles and have continued to actively invest irrespective of market conditions, finding opportunities for attractive returns.

Location & working pattern:

London, Knightsbridge 5 days a week + occasional regional travel

About the team:

The acquisitions team is looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join the team in what is an exciting period of growth for the organisation.

Focussing on value-add investment strategies across the UK, this individual will support predominantly, but not exclusively commercial property acquisitions in line with the growth strategy of the business. This is a great opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial environment with significant capital to deploy across the UK.

This role is extremely broad and candidates will support the acquisitions team in originating, underwriting, modelling and screening commercial assets across all UK property sectors.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting the acquisitions team in the originating, underwriting, structuring, financing and execution of investment opportunities for the business
• Complex excel financial modelling including scenario analysis and debt modelling
• Detailed acquisition due diligence, including in-depth market research, reviewing technical documents, composing business plans, underwriting cashflow assumptions and debt covenant analysis
• Preparing investment reports and strategy papers to be presented to the investment committee
• Liaising with agents and advisors to gather relevant market data to support underwriting
• Portfolio modelling and tracking business plans of existing assets to support the IR team in the preparation of investor reports and the asset management team in making key decisions
• Managing the deal pipeline tracker for weekly deals meetings
• The job will involve opportunities to travel the UK to inspect potential opportunities as part of the due diligence process
• Clear growth pathways within the business. The business can also support candidates through RICS pathways/ other professional accreditations.

We are looking for:

• Minimum of 12 months'(continuous) experience in commercial real estate ideally gained in a full-time position to provide the depth of knowledge we’re looking for
• Exposure to Business Space (Office) or Retail Asset classes preferred
• Preference for real estate investment/ investment banking background
• Advanced excel modelling skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to show initiative and think creatively
• Cross sector UK real estate knowledge and experience
• Good commercial acumen

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% Company Pension Contribution
• 3x Life Assurance

Our Values:

Professionalism | We seek to outperform expectations with individuals able to express themselves whilst always upholding the highest professional standards

Ownership | Every asset, problem or opportunity is treated as though it is our own. The group delivers all real estate services in house and never outsources responsibility or blame

Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention constantly encouraging imaginative solutions and rigorous debate in pursuit of better performance. Everyone is empowered to make decisions

Meritocracy | Results, hard work and good ideas trump age, experience, and meaningless job titles. We have built a diverse team where everyone encouraged to work collaboratively to reach their full potential

Action This Day | We never put off anything until tomorrow that can be done today

Agency Notice

We do not accept speculative CVs or introductions from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement from a member of our HR or Talent Acquisition team will be treated as unsolicited, and Praxis will not be liable for any associated fees or introductions. Agencies must have explicit, written instruction to work on a specific role before submitting candidates.

Investment Analyst

We're hiring an Investment Analyst to join a fast-growing real estate investment and development platform focused on the living sector (PBSA, Build-to-Rent, Co-Living).

This role offers hands-on exposure to transactions, development, capital raising, and strategy, with strong progression opportunities as the business scales across the UK and Europe.

What you'll do:

• Underwrite and analyse new acquisitions and disposals

• Support due diligence and Investment Committee processes

• Assist with equity and debt funding, including global institutional investors

• Prepare investor reports, presentations, and marketing materials

• Contribute to data-driven insights for investment decisions

What we're looking for:

• Background in real estate investment (living sector a plus)

• Strong financial modelling & appraisal skills

• Understanding of real estate due diligence (legal, tax, technical)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset, detail-oriented, collaborative

This is a great opportunity to work directly on high-value transactions within a collaborative team and be part of an exciting growth journey.

Macdonald & Company is proud to partner with a leading global private markets investment platform to appoint an Investment Analyst within its Real Estate division.

Our client is one of the world’s largest allocators across private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and real estate, with a strong track record of identifying and executing opportunities alongside top-tier managers. The real estate arm spans direct, co-investment, and secondary strategies across multiple geographies and asset classes, giving the team exposure to a diverse set of investment opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class platform with significant resources, institutional backing, and global reach, gaining exposure to some of the most sophisticated real estate strategies and managers in the industry.

Role Overview

Based in London, the Investment Analyst will play a critical role in underwriting and executing new real estate investment opportunities. The role will also support portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, and investment committee presentations, working closely with senior leadership and having exposure to top real estate managers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate prospective investments.
• Update projection models for re-forecasting of existing investments.
• Conduct rigorous valuation analysis across equity and debt structures.

Market Research & Due Diligence

• Perform detailed market research on supply/demand fundamentals, rent and sales comparables, and macroeconomic trends.
• Support due diligence by reviewing leases, contracts, financial statements, and third-party reports.
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights to support investment decisions.

Investment Committee & Reporting

• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and presentation materials for the Investment Committee.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, reporting, and performance attribution.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, or a similar analytical role. Real estate experience preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial modelling skills (Excel) with the ability to manage complex cash flow and valuation models.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Word; experience with Argus is a plus.
• Exceptional business writing skills, able to distill complex data into concise recommendations.

Professional Attributes

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders and external managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Travel & Location

• Based within a commutable distance to Central London.

Macdonald & Company is proud to partner with a leading global private markets investment platform to appoint an Investment Analyst within its Real Estate division.

Our client is one of the world’s largest allocators across private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and real estate, with a strong track record of identifying and executing opportunities alongside top-tier managers. The real estate arm spans direct, co-investment, and secondary strategies across multiple geographies and asset classes, giving the team exposure to a diverse set of investment opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class platform with significant resources, institutional backing, and global reach, gaining exposure to some of the most sophisticated real estate strategies and managers in the industry.

Role Overview

Based in London, the Investment Analyst will play a critical role in underwriting and executing new real estate investment opportunities. The role will also support portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, and investment committee presentations, working closely with senior leadership and having exposure to top real estate managers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate prospective investments.
• Update projection models for re-forecasting of existing investments.
• Conduct rigorous valuation analysis across equity and debt structures.

Market Research & Due Diligence

• Perform detailed market research on supply/demand fundamentals, rent and sales comparables, and macroeconomic trends.
• Support due diligence by reviewing leases, contracts, financial statements, and third-party reports.
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights to support investment decisions.

Investment Committee & Reporting

• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and presentation materials for the Investment Committee.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, reporting, and performance attribution.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate investment, or a similar analytical role. Real estate experience preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial modelling skills (Excel) with the ability to manage complex cash flow and valuation models.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Word; experience with Argus is a plus.
• Exceptional business writing skills, able to distill complex data into concise recommendations.

Professional Attributes

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders and external managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Travel & Location

• Based within a commutable distance to Central London.

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing approximately £45bn of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.

LGPS Central's Partner Funds are:

• Cheshire Pension Fund
• Derbyshire Pension Fund
• Leicestershire Pension Fund
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
• Shropshire Pension Fund
• Staffordshire Pension Fund,
• West Midlands Pension Fund
• Worcestershire Pension Fund.

The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.

LGPS Central Limited is proud to be recognised for its commitment to inclusion and workplace culture, as demonstrated by the following accolades:

• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year Personnel Today Awards 2022
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023

Position:

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our Private Markets investment team.

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the sourcing, evaluation, and monitoring of investments across asset classes including Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Property. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external fund managers to contribute to due diligence, reporting, and the integration of responsible investment principles. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in long-term, research-driven investing and help shape the future of our Private Markets strategy.

Specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Support the launch and ongoing maintenance of new Private Markets funds and strategies.
• Assist in sourcing, analysing, and recommending potential investments, ensuring alignment with the manager selection process.
• Contribute to financial, legal, and commercial due diligence, and lead on producing investment rationale and reports.
• Monitor externally managed investments, ensuring performance and risk metrics are tracked and reported effectively.
• Support the integration and maintenance of Responsible Investment & Stewardship principles within the Private Markets team.
• Assist in producing high-quality quarterly and annual investment reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to support investment meetings, training initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Take ownership of allocated team projects, building relationships across the wider investment community.
• Embrace a culture of high-performing, collaborative, research-based, and responsible investing.

Requirements:

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Competence:

• Experience supporting investment processes within Private Market asset classes, ideally gained within asset management or a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Real Estate, with awareness of the risk–reward dynamics in these markets.
• Demonstrated ability to source, analyse, and recommend investments, with clear and coherent documentation of investment rationale.
• Familiarity with due diligence processes—financial, legal, and commercial—and experience contributing to or producing due diligence reports.
• Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent analytical judgement and attention to detail, with a commitment to responsible investing principles.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across internal teams and with external fund managers and service providers.
• Comfortable contributing to investment reporting and supporting the integration of Responsible Investment & Stewardship practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, or a related field
• Investment Management Certificate (IMC) achieved or in progress
• Working towards CFA or equivalent qualification is advantageous

Other information:

What do we offer?
We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and family-friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies, industries, and macroeconomic trends.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to forecast company performance and value investments.
• Prepare detailed investment recommendations and presentations for portfolio managers and investment committees.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of existing investments, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data and insights for investment analysis.
• Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Assist in due diligence processes for potential new investments.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of investment strategies and methodologies.
• Maintain databases and systems related to investment research and tracking.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Master's degree or CFA designation is a strong plus.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in investment analysis, equity research, or a related financial role.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet).
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial statements, and investment principles.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding team environment.
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn and grow within the finance industry.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of potential investments, including market research, competitive analysis, and valuation.
• Develop detailed financial models to support investment recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive investment reports and presentations for the investment committee.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments and provide ongoing analysis.
• Conduct due diligence on potential new investments, including legal, financial, and operational aspects.
• Stay abreast of economic trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the investment landscape.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and other stakeholders to align investment strategies.
• Assist in the identification and sourcing of new investment opportunities.
• Maintain databases of investment information and performance metrics.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to various internal and external parties.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, or a related role within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and various asset classes.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial databases such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, or FactSet is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment, balancing remote and in-office duties.
• CFA charterholder or progress towards the CFA designation is a plus.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of public and private companies, including valuation, financial statement analysis, and industry research.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast company performance and evaluate investment scenarios.
• Research and monitor macroeconomic trends, market developments, and industry-specific news that may impact investment strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive investment reports, presentations, and recommendations for portfolio managers and investment committees.
• Assist in the construction and rebalancing of investment portfolios based on strategic objectives and market conditions.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and compliance requirements within the banking and finance industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management and compliance departments.
• Utilise financial databases and software tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon) for data analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of investment strategies and methodologies.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA Level I or above) is highly desirable.
• 2-5 years of experience in investment analysis, financial research, or a similar role within the banking or asset management industry.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proven ability in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial analysis software and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with a proactive and diligent work ethic.
• Understanding of various investment instruments and asset classes.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of financial markets, economic trends, and specific investment opportunities across various asset classes.
• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and forecasting tools to support investment decisions.
• Prepare detailed investment reports, presentations, and recommendations for portfolio managers and senior management.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices affecting investment strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Assist in the due diligence process for new investments.
• Identify and evaluate potential new investment strategies and products.
• Contribute to asset allocation discussions and portfolio construction.
• Maintain relationships with external data providers and industry contacts.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, or a similar financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial theory, valuation methods, and capital markets.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel) and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with financial databases and research platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with a hybrid work model and effective remote collaboration tools.