Fund Analyst (Real Estate)

Scape • Full-time • Sydney, NSW, AU • 1w ago

What is The Living Company?

The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, we’ve since grown into a fully integrated living platform spanning Student Living (Scape), Rent to Live – Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo). With more than a decade of expertise in creating purpose-driven living environments, our portfolio now includes $17bn in assets under management, 106 properties, and 35,000 beds and units nationwide.

Learn more: The Living Company.

Scape Core Fund overview

The Scape Core Fund is Australia’s largest student housing investment vehicle with $6bn in assets under management and backing from global institutional real estate investors including PIMCO, APG and Bouwinvest. The portfolio contains 33 operational assets with over 16,000 beds across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide and has direct access to Scape’s development pipeline of over 6,000 beds in Australia. Now operating as an open-end vehicle, the Fund continues to raise capital to support this ongoing growth.

Role Summary:

As the Fund Analyst you will be supporting the core day-to-day activities in managing the Scape Core Fund, executing the investment strategy and supporting engagement with existing and incoming investors.

Your key responsibilities have been listed in the table below. This is an indicative list of responsibilities and may change based on business requirements.

1. Capital management and fund modelling

Assist in preparing quantitative analysis to advise the Fund Team on appropriate capital management decisions (such as scenario analysis on the Fund’s capital capacity or debt management strategy)
Maintain the detailed fund model in collaboration with the Investment Associate to produce forecast returns (including IRR, income and capital returns) and run sensitivity analysis
Provide analysis of drivers contributing to historical and forecast returns

2. Fund performance reporting

Contribute to the preparation of quarterly fund performance reporting and other ad hoc fund reporting for investors
Liaise with other business departments (including Operations, Leasing, Marketing etc.) to provide updates on the Fund’s operational performance
Understand and review financial statements and balance sheet
Contribute to providing detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget)

3. Capital raising

Support the end-to-end capital raising process including preparing and updating the investment memorandum and responding to investor due diligence questions
Develop a deep understanding of the Australian PBSA market and contribute to producing research on demand/supply, economic and regulatory trends
Provide support to onboard new investors, including liaising with legal advisors and drafting capital calls

4. Transactions

Assist in transaction processes to execute the Fund’s strategy
Assist in transaction modelling, investment committee papers, provide research to support underwriting assumptions

5. Other

Build strong relationships across the broader Investment Management team and other departments (including Finance, Treasury, Operations, Development & Construction management)
Contribute to driving business improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Appropriate tertiary education (finance, accounting or related quantitative background)
1-2+ years of post-qualification experience in real estate, corporate finance, investment banking, professional advisory or related
Applicants working towards a Chartered Accounting or equivalent qualification will be well regarded
Interest in the Australian real estate investment market
Excellent numerical, analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong attention to detail and experience with financial cash flow modelling
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a small, flat team structure

Perks & Benefits

At The Living Company, we don’t just create a great place to work – we bring the good vibes every single day. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the perks that come with joining our team:

Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks to keep you healthy and thriving.
Insurance discounts up to 10% with top providers like Bupa, nib, and NobleOak.
A month dedicated to your well-being and health, plus a day off to celebrate however you want.
Passionate work environment that inspires and energizes.
Birthday leave because your special day deserves to be celebrated.
Generous referral bonuses (up to $5k) for bringing great talent to our team.
EAP, Sonder & Duress support to ensure your peace of mind.

The Fine Print

We believe that we are most successful and effective when we work together as a team, so please be aware that The Living Company HQ teams work in the office 5 days per week.

At The Living Company, we honor and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.