Job Description

Description

Location:

On-site, Knightsbridge

About:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing private equity team with a strong track record. You will gain hands-on experience in managing a private asset portfolio and executing asset investment business plans while working across multiple disciplines, including investor relations, portfolio management, and corporate development.

We are looking for an individual who is financially competent, analytically minded, and curious, with strong writing and problem-solving skills. While real estate knowledge is beneficial, we can provide training in this area for the right candidate. Excel proficiency and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Relations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with investors through regular communication, including calls and in-person meetings. Manage relationships with lenders, providing updates and analysis as required.

Investor Reporting

Prepare quarterly written investment updates on asset business plans. Produce quarterly market updates covering capital markets and relevant property market activity.

Fund & Portfolio Management

Provide financial and commercial oversight of the current portfolio, supporting key investment decisions. Collaborate with asset managers to assess and recommend decisions on leases, capital expenditure, and asset sales to maximise investor returns. Identify and evaluate value-add initiatives, such as asset restructuring opportunities. Work closely with the finance team on portfolio valuations, covenant compliance, and the automation of financial models. Drive operational improvements, including the use of AI to enhance reconciliations and reporting.

Corporate Development

Support fundraising efforts for new discretionary funds and separate accounts. Assist in originating debt for new investments and refinancing by producing cash flow models and lender presentations. Explore opportunities for new asset management mandates and lender work-out mandates. Review acquisition materials and cash flow models with the deal team. Contribute to corporate development initiatives, including ad hoc pitches and presentations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Strong financial acumen and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think logically and commercially. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Flexibility and adaptability to support various business needs as required. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and development.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Discretionary Bonus (eligible after 12 months tenure) 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan 5% Company Pension Contribution 3x Life Assurance

Key Responsibilities

Investor RelationsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with investors through regular communication, including calls and in-person meetings. Manage relationships with lenders, providing updates and analysis as required.



Investor ReportingPrepare quarterly written investment updates on asset business plans. Produce quarterly market updates covering capital markets and relevant property market activity.



Fund & Portfolio ManagementProvide financial and commercial oversight of the current portfolio, supporting key investment decisions. Collaborate with asset managers to assess and recommend decisions on leases, capital expenditure, and asset sales to maximise investor returns. Identify and evaluate value-add initiatives, such as asset restructuring opportunities. Work closely with the finance team on portfolio valuations, covenant compliance, and the automation of financial models. Drive operational improvements, including the use of AI to enhance reconciliations and reporting.



Corporate DevelopmentSupport fundraising efforts for new discretionary funds and separate accounts. Assist in originating debt for new investments and refinancing by producing cash flow models and lender presentations. Explore opportunities for new asset management mandates and lender work-out mandates. Review acquisition materials and cash flow models with the deal team. Contribute to corporate development initiatives, including ad hoc pitches and presentations.

About Praxis Real Estate Management Ltd

Praxis is a privately owned UK real estate investor and manager with a long-established reputation for delivering exceptional returns. Our track record is built on astute market timing, strategic discipline, and best-in-class operational management. The business was founded in 2009, but traces its origins back over three decades and multiple economic cycles.

We partner with private equity, local authorities, institutions, and high-net-worth investors, leveraging our fully integrated platform and a team of more than 400 professionals to manage and optimise every stage of the real estate value chain. Praxis operates from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.