Portfolio Management Associate Real Estate Private Equity

Norfin is a leading Real Estate Investment Manager founded in 1999 with over €2.1bn of assets under management in funds, SICs or SPVs, with a high diversity of profiles and strategies across all real estate and real estate connected sectors for a wide range of institutional investors. In 2018, Norfin was acquired by Arrow Global, a pan-European alternative asset manager focusing on credit and real estate, with over €5.3bn of funds under management. Arrow Global was incorporated in 2005 and has recently been acquired by TDR Capital, a European private equity firm.

Our success is built by the junction of our high-performance, talented, innovative team with our corporate culture of excellence, meritocracy, and cooperation to fulfil our mission: “Create Better Financial Futures”. We recognize the importance of having both the best individuals and providing them with the means and the motivation to excel and to jointly build a team stronger than the sum of its parts.

**Job Description**:
The Portfolio Management department closely monitors the Portfolio investment performance, leading strategic planning and coordinating efforts with the Asset Managers and Operators to secure its proper execution, from onboarding to divestment, acting as a point of contact to investors. The team also supports the Investment team in the Underwriting of multi-million euros new investments and leads optimisations to existing capital structures.

As a REPE Portfolio Management Associate your responsibilities may include:

- Assist in gathering and revising strategy datapoints for new investments;
- Support the strategic revision and implementation of ongoing business plans, participating in financial modelling and Investment memorandum drafting;
- Coordinate and mentor analysts engaged in the same projects;
- Assist financial structuring of the existing portfolio, liaising with banks and investors for capital;
- Reporting and KPI analysis of existing investments to support strategic redefinition efforts;
- Create and present a wide array of Updates to Investment Committees and Strategy Pitches;
- Perform market research and analysis;
- Support investor relations, having more autonomous interactions;
- Have a relevant degree of autonomy in overseeing the performance of simpler assets.
- Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Management, Economics, Engineering or Maths;
- 3+ years of experience in Real Estate investment or Real Estate investment management, private equity, M&A, corporate finance positions;
- Strong understanding of valuation methodologies;
- Relevant financial modelling skills and real estate knowledge will be valued;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint (VBA & Python knowledge will be valued);
- A basic understanding and skill of AI (e.g. ChatGPT) for daily work-life;
- Fluent in English (C1 or above) and Portuguese;
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking;
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking;
- A high degree of perfectionism and attention to detail;
- High sense of responsibility and project ownership;
- Interest and at least basic aptitude for people management;
- Self-awareness and a will to constantly learn and evolve;
- Collaborative and open attitude, contributing to a positive culture;
- Perseverance and willingness to work on a demanding and dynamic work environment;
- A strong drive to deliver and a natural mindset to add value and make an impact.

**Requirements**:

- CV in pdf format.

Local and Schedule
- Full-Time / Lisboa, hybrid role (2 to 3 days per week in the office are expected)