Real Estate Portfolio Modelling and Analytics - Associate - London

BlackRock • London, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role BlackRock Real Assets │ EMEA Real Estate Equity Associate │Real Estate Portfolio Modelling and Analytics │ London Real Estate Location: London, United Kingdom About BlackRock Real Estate: BlackRock Real Estate is the dedicated real estate investment group within BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries (“BlackRock Real Estate”) investing in strategies across the risk / return spectrum, providing access to all major property types. As at Q2 2025 , BlackRock Real Estate manage $[26.5] billion of private real estate equity on behalf of investors worldwide. Operating as a globally integrated platform, the group’s extensive on-the-ground presence includes over 230 professionals in 16 offices across 10 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US and over 30 years of strong client service with a focus on meeting portfolio requirements. Investment structures include commingled funds, co-investments, joint ventures and customized separate accounts. For additional information, please visit BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com The EMEA Real Estate team comprises 70 investment professionals located in 6 offices across the region providing a uniquely local real estate team, within a global asset manager. The team is headquartered in London and supported by numerous dedicated business partners including Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance, Operations, Sustainability and Product Strategy & Research. Description/Job Purpose The Portfolio Modelling and Analytics Associate will support end-to-end financial analysis and decision-making across diversified real estate portfolios. You will build detailed models for acquisitions, developments and disposal strategies, produce forward-looking business plan analysis, underwrite fund strategy to optimise returns and support ongoing business development. This role demands strong commercial acumen, rigorous attention to detail and the ability to synthesise market insight and data into clear, actionable recommendations. Responsibilities cover financial modelling, fund analytics, and assisting with fund strategy & implementation and the ability to leverage AI to make a positive impact. You will work independently and cross-functionally, collaborating with internal teams while staying informed on market trends and cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• 3–5 years of experience in investment analysis, real estate, property development finance, or related roles.
• Exposure to real estate fund financial planning is essential
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, valuation methodologies, cashflow modelling, and deal structuring required.
• Advanced financial modelling expertise in Excel.
• Strong quantitative capabilities and demonstrated analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality materials and present to senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively across functions and geographies.
• Self-motivated, effective workload manager and reliable collaborator able to work as a team player
• Happy to work in a fast-paced, hard-working environment.
• High attention to detail, strong integrity and ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualifications such as MRICS, CFA, or CAIA highly desirable
• Proficiency in VBA or Python; experience applying AI to performance analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investment modelling Develop cash flow models and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis for forecasting returns across investment, development and regeneration projects
• Prepare and maintain investment models ensuring accuracy (including leveraged vehicles), monitor investment outcomes, support project reviews, and conduct hold/sell analysis
• Create and monitor multi-phase development appraisals, research key market data to support underwriting assumptions
• Leverage AI and machine learning to deliver efficiency gains and new insights.
• Performance analytics, monitoring and reporting Build, manage, and interpret the results of dynamic quantitative models that analyse the performance of commercial real estate portfolios
• Assist in the preparation of performance data submissions requested by clients, external benchmarking, indices and consulting organizations
• Provide detailed Performance Analysis to provide insights and assist with portfolio optimisation
• Support the Portfolio Management group in creating annual business plans, including leasing, capex, operating budgets and cash distribution
• Analyse and interpret the performance of relevant benchmarks and competitors
• Input into presentations and memos for Investment Committee reviews
• Business development: Support business initiatives and projects, client information requests and data requests for fund-raising campaigns
• Oversee existing service providers to ensure effective management.

Benefits

• retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future
• access to education reimbursement
• comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being
• family support programs
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees