ANALYST – REAL ESTATE, Norges Bank

Job Title	ANALYST – REAL ESTATE
Employer	Norges Bank
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Investment Banking
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Wednesday 17th February 2016

Norges Bank Investment Management is seeking a dedicated and results oriented professional for the position as Analyst within the Investment area in Real Estate. The Investment team is responsible for the build-up of Norges Bank Investment Management as a major investor in the global real estate arena, focusing on the French market. Norges Bank Investment Management has a stated target real estate allocation of 5% of its assets under management.

The European investment strategy focuses on establishing investment and management platforms in a few select European cities. The Analyst will join the Real Estate investment team responsible for transacting in and managing Norges Bank Investment Management’s interests in properties. Your role will be to contribute to the group’s efforts to source, invest, develop, manage and divest properties and/or joint venture interests in properties. You will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing organisation.

The position is located in London. Travel will be required.

Main responsibilities:

Perform rigorous financial analysis of investment opportunities
Participate in the coordination of external advisers during due diligence and acquisition processes
Produce in-depth research on specific real estate topics
Produce investment papers and management presentations in connection with the investments
Participate in the ongoing management of existing investments

Main Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have the following background / skills:

University degree with strong academic records
Experience working in a top tier investment bank, real estate private equity firm, a property company or a property adviser
Excellent financial modelling skills in Microsoft Excel
High level of integrity and a good team player
Ambition to excel
Structured, accurate, flexible and self-driven personality
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with working proficiency in written and spoken English and French
Norges Bank Investment Management can offer a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

The salary offered is competitive.

Contact details: Questions regarding the position may be directed to Sousou Partners (email: NBIMUK@sousoupartners.com). Please register an online application via the career portal on www.nbim.no.

Please note all applications to the portal will be directed to Sousou Partners.

Opening date for applications is 13 January 2016.

Deadline for application is close of business 12 February 2016.

About Norges Bank

Norges Bank is Norway's central bank