Senior Transactions Analyst
Sydney, Australia – Hybrid
Permanent
At AXA IM, our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people, and the world to prosper.
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The Senior Transaction Analyst is a member of the Transactions team within AXA IM Alts’ Australian platform. Supporting the Head of Transactions in the identification, evaluation, and execution of real asset transactions (acquisitions and sales) in Australia on behalf of AXA IM Alts clients (funds and mandates, third-party and AXA Group).
Activity across all real asset sectors (including but not limited to office, industrial, retail, residential, hospitality, natural capital, healthcare…), investment risk profiles (core, value add, development), and deal structures (single asset properties, portfolios, joint ventures / club deals, operating companies…). Contribute to the growth of AXA IM Alts with the development of new investment strategies and business opportunities and building relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Your role and responsibilities will include:
* Coverage and management of investment transactions (with the support of the Head of Transactions and Transactions Manager where required) from end-to-end, including origination, research, conviction-led deal evaluation, financial analysis / underwriting, structuring (including debt), and deal execution.
* Conduct research to support the development of investment strategies and transaction opportunities.
* Perform the evaluation, analysis (market, financial, ESG, etc.), and thorough underwriting of investment opportunities (including constructing detailed financial models).
* Prepare Investment Committee presentations.
* Manage the due diligence process from origination to closing, including internal stakeholder management, coordination of work streams, and supervision of third-party consultants (i.e. banks, agents, financial, tax, legal, and investment banks etc.).
* Coordinate debt and capital raising where relevant.
* Support the Head of Transactions and/or Transactions Manager with contract negotiations and implementation.
* Collaborate with Fund Management and Asset Management teams throughout the investment process.
* Appointment of brokers (agents, investment banks where appropriate) and management of the marketing process for the divestment of assets.
* Support the Fund and Asset Management teams in performing hold/sell analysis for existing assets, develop and execute exit plans for divestments.
* Develop and manage origination network with relevant market stakeholders (agents/brokers, investment banks, developers, REITs, Investment Managers, lawyers, etc.).
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience:
* Degree in Finance / Business / Real Estate or similar degree / qualification.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in real estate investment.
* Prior experience working in an investment or capital transactions role, either in a Funds Management, Investment Banking, or Private Equity business.
* Track record of leading and supporting transaction execution of both single/multi-asset and corporate transactions.
Your knowledge and skills:
* Extensive knowledge of the domestic Real Estate market, asset classes, investment strategies, and deal structures.
* Established network of investors, managers, investment banks, agents, and developers in the domestic Real Estate market.
* Ability to identify and build conviction cases on investment opportunities.
* Robust deal and project management skills.
* Intimate understanding of the end-to-end deal process.
* Strong and rigorous technical skills including financial analysis and modelling.
* Ability to work autonomously across a diverse array of geographic and asset class segments.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Motivated team player.
* Proactive and hands-on.
* Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
* Clear and transparent verbal and written communication skills.
* High degree of analytical thinking/financial analysis.
* Structured and attentive to detail.
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