Senior Investment Analyst – Institutional Real Estate
The Opportunity
Gough Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a privately backed, well-capitalised real estate investment and funds management platform to appoint an accomplished Investment Analyst.
This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, highly experienced investment team responsible for significant institutional-grade Australian property investments.
Working directly with the Managing Director and senior investment team, you will take ownership across acquisition underwriting, complex financial modelling, transaction execution, investment committee recommendations and ongoing portfolio strategy.
Unlike a traditional advisory position, this role places you on the principal side - helping determine where capital should be invested and taking responsibility for the investment case from initial assessment through to execution and ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Assess major real estate acquisition and investment opportunities
Build and interrogate detailed institutional property models using Forbury
Undertake DCF, IRR, NPV, leveraged return and debt and equity analysis
Evaluate acquisition structures, financing strategies, joint ventures and recapitalisations
Analyse asset fundamentals, leases, tenants, market conditions and investment risks
Lead detailed commercial and financial due diligence
Prepare high-quality investment committee papers and recommendations
Coordinate with investment banks, lenders, agents, valuers, lawyers and technical advisers
Support transaction negotiations, execution and settlement
Monitor portfolio performance against acquisition assumptions and business plans
Contribute to asset, portfolio and broader investment strategy
About You
This opportunity is intended for a high-calibre real estate investment professional with strong institutional transaction experience.
To be considered, you will bring:




Approximately five to eight years of relevant investment or transaction experience
Experience within investment banking, real estate private equity, institutional property investment, acquisitions or a leading real estate funds management platform
Demonstrated exposure to institutional-grade real estate transactions, ideally exceeding $50 million
Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability
Forbury experience is strongly preferred; exceptional institutional real estate candidates with advanced Excel modelling will also be considered.
Strong understanding of DCF, IRR, leveraged returns, debt structures and equity returns
Experience preparing investment committee papers, investment memoranda or board recommendations
The ability to form and confidently defend an independent investment view
Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of risk across the complete capital structure
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
Exceptional written communication, analytical discipline and attention to detail
A relevant degree in finance, commerce, economics, property or a related discipline
A background combining investment banking or transaction advisory training with subsequent principal-side institutional property experience would be particularly attractive.
CFA progress or completion would be advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Move into, or expand, genuine principal-side investment responsibility
Work across substantial institutional property transactions
Take ownership of investments throughout the complete life cycle
Gain direct access to the Managing Director and senior decision-makers
Join a lean, entrepreneurial and well-capitalised investment platform
Receive a highly competitive package with substantial performance-based upside
Location:Sydney CBD
Employment:Full time, predominantly office-based
Remuneration:Up to $200,000 package, depending on experience, plus a substantial performance-based STI opportunity
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📌 Senior Investment Analyst – Institutional Real Estate (New South Wales)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 New South Wales