Senior Transaction Analyst (m/w/d)
We are looking for an experienced (Senior) Analyst to join our Transactions Team in Berlin. In this hands-on investment role, you will support acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures across office, hotel, residential/BTR, logistics, and development assets.
Working closely with Senior Transaction Managers and the Co-Head of Transactions, you will be involved in underwriting, financial modelling, due diligence, transaction execution, and investment analysis across Germany and selected international markets.
Your Tasks
Transaction Execution & Management
- Support the full deal lifecycle on acquisitions and disposals across Germany and international markets, covering office, hotel, residential, logistics, and development assets.
- Prepare financial models, DCF analyses, and business plans for standing assets and development projects; stress-test assumptions and evaluate investment scenarios.
- Drafting or assisting with drafting and review Letters of Intent (LOIs), term sheets, and other transaction documents.
- Coordinate and manage due diligence workstreams, including data room management, adviser coordination, and cross-departmental communication.
- Support signing and closing management, including CP tracking and condition satisfaction.
Investment Analysis & Underwriting
- Screen, evaluate, and underwrite incoming acquisition opportunities across target asset classes and geographies.
- Prepare investment memoranda, board presentations, and transaction approval documents that clearly communicate financial metrics, investment thesis, and risk/return profile.
- Develop and maintain financial models (excel-based) for both stabilised assets and value-add / development opportunities; produce Key Metric Summaries.
- Conduct in-depth feasibility analysis for repositioning, conversion, and development scenarios.
Market Research & Deal Origination
- Conduct comprehensive market research on target real estate sub-markets, including supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, yield movements, and competitive landscape.
- Build and maintain deal flow tracking tools and acquisition pipeline databases (CRM).
- (Support) Deal-sourcing efforts through broker engagement, market intelligence, and investment screening.
- Participate in meetings with brokers, institutional investors, JV partners, and other stakeholders.
Your Profile
Education & Experience
- Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; MRICS / master's-level qualification a plus.
- At least two years of professional experience in real estate investment, private equity (real estate), M&A, asset management, valuation, or brokerage.
- Track record of financial modelling and investment analysis across European real estate markets; experience with development projects is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including dynamic financial models, DCF / IRR analysis, and scenario modelling — proficiency is non-negotiable.
- Strong PowerPoint skills; ability to produce clear, concise investment presentations and board materials.
- Hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. large language models, AI-assisted research, prompt engineering) and/or CRM / deal management platforms is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with data room platforms (e.g. Drooms, Intralinks, Datasite) is a plus.
Competencies & Personal Profile
- Strong quantitative and analytical thinking — able to cut through complexity and build conviction on investment cases.
- Self-starter with high initiative, ownership mentality, and the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced deal environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — ability to present financial analysis and investment logic concisely to senior stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Collaborative team player with a growth mindset and an appetite for continuous learning.
- Languages: Excellent English (written and spoken) required; fluent German is a strong plus and highly preferred for the German market.
Your Perspective
- Attractive remuneration package
- Significant scope for professional development and accelerated career progression within a large, institutionally led real estate platform.
- Deep cross-asset-class exposure: office, hotel, residential/BTR, retail, and development.
- Interesting, varied and broad range of tasks in one of the largest real estate companies in Germany and Europe
- Very good IT infrastructure with access to leading AI tools
- Good atmosphere, communication culture "on a first-name basis" and a pleasant working atmosphere in an environment with flat hierarchies
- Individual training for professional and personal development in our academy
- Professionally equipped, in-house gym with trainers and classes
- Comprehensive company health management and company pension scheme
- Mobility and flexibility using pool and company cars for the execution of tasks
- Exciting virtual programs for childcare with our partner company Voiio
- Discounts at selected hotels worldwide with up to 30% on overnight stays and special conditions on food and beverages
- Additional days off on Christmas eve & New years eve
Have we sparked your interest?
Aroundtown, Personalabteilung, Wittestraße 30, Haus F, 13509 Berlin
