Acuity Analytics is the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners, a global leader in delivering bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI-enabled solutions to financial institutions and corporates. With more than 7,200 analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, the firm combines deep financial-services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capability. Acuity supports over 800 organizations in enhancing efficiency, improving insight and unlocking human potential.
Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody's Corporation in 2019 following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe. In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining invested as a minority shareholder.
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Job Purpose: -
This client-facing role supports global real estate private equity and asset management firms across the full investment life cycle, including deal sourcing, diligence, underwriting/modelling, asset management, investment research, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with a strong service orientation and a proven record supporting institutional clients in private equity real estate. As the primary interface for clients, the successful candidate will lead project delivery, guide the team in generating actionable insights, and ensure high-quality outcomes. The role blends strategic analysis, client engagement, and team leadership to drive client success in a demanding, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Leading and managing multiple client engagements/teams and oversee project structuring, planning and execution, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in a collaborative environment
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, build and maintain strong relationships with them while driving client expansion initiatives
- Participating in business development pitches, contributing to RFP responses and preparing compelling business proposals and pitch decks
- Assist senior managers in team hiring, mentoring/training new joiners, maintaining MIS, optimum resource allocation, skill development based on client requirements
- Provide direct oversight on:
- End to end investment support involving; opportunity screening, due diligence, property valuation and financial modeling, preliminary/detailed underwriting, sales and leasing comps, asset summary reports, IC memos, transaction execution, etc.
- Asset management & ongoing monitoring which includes portfolio monitoring, lease review and abstraction, loan and property tapes, covenant compliance checks, property financial reviews, rent roll management, periodic property valuation, reviewing third party reports, etc.
- Comprehensive financial models (using DCF, IRR, Cap rate, etc.) for investment underwriting, scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and asset performance tracking
- Periodic / adhoc investor reporting for real estate focussed funds
- Market sizing, macro-economic research, growth projections and trend identification
Required Qualifications / Skillsets: -
- MBA (or an equivalent degree) from a top-tier business school, CFA, or CA
- 10-12 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or research with domain expertise in Private Equity Real Estate
- Strong understanding of private real estate markets (both equity and credit strategies) with proficiency in real estate deal underwriting, modelling, due diligence, asset management & monitoring, investment reporting, etc.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in managing multiple teams; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with clients and stakeholders
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in MS - Excel, MS - PPT, MS - Word
- Hands-on experience on various real estate tools or key databases (Yardi, RCA, CoStar, Green Street, CBRE, REIS, Argus, iLevel, Rockport, RealInsight, etc.) for market analysis and reporting
