Hines
Associate - Fund Management
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Overview
Hines Europe is looking to hire an Associate into the Investment Management team, primarily to work on Hines European Property Partners (HEPP), Hines' open-ended, diversified core plus fund in Europe. HEPP currently has approximately EUR 2.0 billion of GAV across 23 investments in 9 countries. The role offers broad exposure across a sizeable pan-European portfolio and the opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative Fund Management team at the centre of investment decision making, portfolio strategy, and investor engagement for the Fund. The role is based in London and reports to the Fund Manager.
Responsibilities
As an Associate within the Fund Management team, you will support the Fund Manager in the day-to-day management of the Fund, contributing across capital raising, investment decision making, portfolio management, and investor communications. Working closely with the Fund Management team, you will help drive fund-level initiatives, evaluate investment opportunities, and support strategic decision making throughout the investment lifecycle.
The Associate serves as a key link between the Fund Management team and the wider Hines platform, working closely with investment and asset management teams across Europe to ensure investment decisions, portfolio initiatives, and investor deliverables are aligned with the Fund's strategy and objectives. Reporting to the Fund Manager and working closely with senior members of the Fund Management team, the Associate's responsibilities include:
- Evaluating investment opportunities by analysing underwriting, key assumptions, risk and return, portfolio fit, strategic alignment, and fund-level implications, and contributing to Investment Committee recommendations.
- Supporting the development and execution of portfolio strategy by reviewing business plans, evaluating strategic asset management initiatives, and monitoring portfolio performance against the Fund's objectives.
- Undertaking fund-level analysis, including portfolio construction, liquidity management, capital allocation, performance, and risk, to inform strategic decision making.
- Supporting capital raising activities, including coordinating investor due diligence requests, overseeing the preparation of fundraising materials and investor presentations, and responding to investor information requests.
- Coordinating the preparation and review of periodic investor reporting, due diligence questionnaires, and other investor communications, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Coordinating cross-functional workstreams relating to acquisitions, disposals, financings, and other strategic portfolio initiatives.
- Supporting Fund governance processes, including Investment Committee, Advisory Committee, and other internal approval processes.
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
- Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Mathematics, or another highly analytical discipline.
- Relevant investment experience, preferably within a real estate private equity firm, real estate investment manager, or similar principal investment environment. Candidates with relevant investment banking or other investment experience will also be considered.
- Typically 3 or more years of relevant professional experience, with flexibility on level depending on the candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential.
- Exceptional financial and quantitative skills, with a strong understanding of real estate underwriting, financial modelling, and investment returns.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interrogate financial analysis, challenge assumptions, and develop an independent perspective.
- Strong commercial judgement and understanding of real estate investment fundamentals.
- Ability to distill complex financial and strategic issues and communicate conclusions clearly and effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Closing
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics, and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection, and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits, and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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