Real Estate Investment & Asset Management - Associate - London

BlackRock • London, CA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role BlackRock Real Assets │ EMEA Real Estate Equity Associate │Real Estate Investment and Asset Management │ 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 We are seeking a highly motivated Asset & Investment Manager to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full investment lifecycle—acquisition, value creation, and asset management—within a dynamic UK real estate fund. You will play a key role in driving performance and delivering superior returns through strategic asset management and investment execution. This role demands strong commercial acumen, rigorous attention to detail, a strong team ethic and a passion to drive performance. Prior real estate experience in asset / investment management or a property related post with a thorough understanding of property fundamentals and financial modelling is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Minimum 3–5 years in real estate investment, asset management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, valuation methodologies, cashflow modelling (Excel and Argus), and deal structuring required.
• Understanding of UK property markets and key value drivers.
• 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
• Previous exposure to multiple asset classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investment Analysis & Execution Support sourcing and underwriting of new acquisitions across multiple sectors.
• Prepare detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, and investment committee papers.
• Assist in due diligence, transaction structuring, and deal closing.
• Develop and implement asset-level business plans, across multiple asset classes, to maximize value.
• Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs; identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Manage leasing strategies, tenant relationships, and capex projects.
• Identify and execute initiatives to enhance income and capital value.
• Enhance portfolio sustainability credentials
• Collaborate with property managers, leasing agents, and external consultants.
• 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.

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