REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYST (M / F) 80 - 100 %

About the job

For nearly 60 years, IST has offered Swiss pension institutions a comprehensive range of broadly diversified and cost-effective collective investments. As an independent non-profit organisation, we are solely committed to our investors. Currently, IST manages assets of over CHF 10 billion across traditional and alternative asset classes. To further expand and strengthen the real estate division, we are seeking for the Zurich location a

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYST (M / F) 80 - 100 %

In this versatile role, you will work closely with the Head of Real Estate and take on a central role at the interface of real estate strategy, investment, and transactions. You will analyse investment opportunities, develop decision-making bases, and accompany selected transaction processes. In doing so, you will gain comprehensive insight into the strategic development of our real estate portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Further development of our real estate and acquisition strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Real Estate and the Transaction Manager
• Screening and assessment of potential investment opportunities regarding profitability, risk, and strategic fit
• Market and location analyses, especially on comparable rents, cap rates, transaction benchmarks, and other relevant market data
• Monitoring market and competitive developments and deriving relevant insights for the investment and portfolio strategy
• Financial modelling as well as profitability, scenario, and sensitivity analyses
• Real estate valuations and analysis of due diligence results
• Preparation of investment proposals and decision-making bases for the responsible committees
• Coordination of data rooms and support of selected transaction processes
• Further development of processes, data structures, and instruments in the area of investment management

Your Profile

• Completed studies (e.g. business administration, real estate economics, business law, or comparable fields)
• 2-5 years of experience in real estate transactions, investment management, real estate research, real estate consulting, or a comparable environment in Switzerland
• Project management experience
• Strong interest in real estate investments and a good understanding of economic contexts
• Good communication skills in German (French as a complement)
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills as well as a strong affinity for numbers
• Very good knowledge of common IT applications (MS Office, especially Excel)
• Committed, independent, and structured working style, sense of responsibility, reliability, and team spirit, high willingness to learn

Our Offer

• Versatile and responsible role at the interface of real estate strategy, investment, and transactions
• Close collaboration and direct professional exchange with the Head of Real Estate as well as other functions in the real estate team
• Opportunity to actively shape the further development of our real estate activities
• Broad insight into the entire real estate value chain from strategy through investment to management and development
• Personal and professional development opportunities with a long-term perspective
• Excellent employment conditions with outstanding social benefits, especially in pension provision (BVG)
• Flexible working models (home office option, mobile work devices)
• Discounted parking, public transport contribution
• Support for further training and individual development perspectives
• Motivated team in a meaningful organisation with short decision-making paths

Are you interested in this challenging position with exciting tasks in an attractive working environment? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV with photo, references, diplomas) including a cover letter in electronic form to Nataliia Hutter.

Please note that we only respond to applications that correspond to the job profile.

IST Investment Foundation