Analyst, Asset Management

Logicor is a leading owner, manager, and developer of European logistics real estate.

Our portfolio of properties spans over 20 million square meters of warehouse space in key transportation hubs and close to major population centers, enabling us to support over 2,000 customers from a wide range of industries.

We are headquartered in London and Luxembourg with teams of people based across Europe in key markets, creating a strong network of relationships, market knowledge and experience to help provide our customers with the best solutions for their needs.

We believe that acting responsibly towards the environment, our people and towards the communities in which we operate is vital to the long-term success of our business and will bring positive and enduring change for our people, customers, and local communities.

Creating an open, honest culture is a key priority for us. Logicor is a fair, safe, and enjoyable place to work where we focus on developing our talent, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing, promoting responsible business conduct and engaging our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we embrace a diverse and inclusive environment and the benefits that it brings.

Our real estate and the strength of our network enables the flow of trade vital to everyday life. For more information visit www.logicor.eu.

Role Overview

The Analyst, Asset Management will be responsible for supporting the German asset management team on their daily activities such as leasing, property management, budgeting, and reporting.

The role will consist of a variety of analytical duties associated with operating a growing portfolio of logistic properties. The duties include preparing leasing proposals, maintaining files on existing properties and leases, analysing local market dynamics and property performance, contributing to arrears management, reviewing future cash flow models, preparing financial and operational reports and internal approval documents, and participating in the group’s yearly budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting processes.

The successful candidate will report directly into the Head of Asset Management based in Frankfurt.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Asset Management team in leasing activities for the existing portfolio by analysing the market, preparing lease proposals and support in negotiations and deliveries
• Ensure that property files on the SharePoint sites are up to date and all relevant dates are accurately represented
• Analyse the key markets in Germany on their performance such as vacancy, take-up, development activity and rental price development and collect lease and capital market references in the relevant logistic hotspots
• Analyse property performance by identifying and highlighting key operating trends such as income and cost development of actuals compared to budget, and forecast and prepare financial operating results commentary for senior management
• Support the Asset Management team on setting up and conducting Asset Strategies
• Review and audit cash flow projections in connection with the operational portfolio and prospective developments and acquisitions, including generating a separate cash flow forecast to represent base case underwriting
• Prepare regular reporting including operation metrics, variance reporting, cash forecasting, arrears, capital management, and lease pipeline review
• Participate in the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting processes that involve planning, supporting budgeting and forecasting tools, determining financial goals and related guidance and reporting on results to the Asset Management and senior management teams
• Support asset and transaction management teams on setting up virtual data rooms and keeping them up to date
• Maintaining and keeping CRM tools up to date in regard of correct data
• Perform special ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Work experience in the commercial real estate field
• Minimum undergraduate degree but preference for graduate degree
• Degree in business, finance, real estate, construction, or commercial development preferred but not limited to these degrees
• Commercial skillset of understanding drivers for growth and profitability of real estate investments
• Interested to develop further into a commercial position within the company
• Exceptional analytical skills with a deep knowledge and mastery of Excel (VBA, DCF, Macros) & PowerPoint
• Has previously worked in a fast-paced commercial environment in an asset management portfolio analyst capacity
• Keen focus on details
• Excellent oral and written communication skills since interaction with personnel at all levels will be required
• Perfect bilingual German – English, another language desirable
• A strong work ethic, the strength to thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment, and an ability to meet critical deadlines