Fortress

European Real Estate Analyst/Associate

London, UK

About Fortress

Fortress Investment Group is a leading, highly diversified investment manager with $49 billion of assets under management.  Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of over 2,000 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate investment strategies.

About Credit

The European Real Estate Credit Business was established in 2024 and is currently comprised of two senior professionals with a broad mandate originating high yield debt (senior and mezzanine), buying debt in the secondary market, and investing in special situations.  The business has dedicated discretionary capital and a strong track record in the sector.

About the position

The London office has an opening for a Real Estate Associate in the Real Estate Credit investment team. Due to the nascency of this business, collaborative culture, broad investment mandate, and flat hierarchy, the position offers significant potential for professional growth and advancement. 

Responsibilities

The Associate will support the team in evaluating and executing real estate credit investments across Western Europe, including the following specific tasks:

Review, summarise and make recommendations with respect to incoming investment proposals from brokers, JV partners, and prospective borrowers

Create financial models, conduct market research, and interact with brokers, sellers, and advisors to evaluate acquisitions

Manage third-party due diligence processes, overseeing technical, valuation, and legal advisors

Work with the legal and tax team to determine and implement appropriate acquisition and lending structures

Assist with the execution of third-party debt financings in conjunction with acquisitions; negotiate term sheets and facility agreements; facilitate lender due diligence

Prepare investment memoranda to summarise findings for senior management and Fortress’s investment committee

Conduct portfolio monitoring and prepare related management reporting and presentations

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have:

Two to four years of experience working in real estate finance, investment management or investment banking

An undergraduate degree in economics, finance, or a quantitative field, with grades demonstrating high academic performance

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Fluent in English and at least one further European language

A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of cultures and professional backgrounds

Strong writing skills; in particular the ability to summarise concisely and clearly complex financial and legal subject matters

Strong oral communication and presentation skills