Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

You will work closely with the Investment and Asset Management Team to support with asset management and investment activities with a particular focus on the Dutch portfolio and transactions and assist the Amsterdam based asset/investment manager and the wider European Real Estate Team.

Working with M&G in our Amsterdam Office means becoming part of a brand with a global reputation and an exciting vision: to become the best loved and most successful savings & investments business.

If you’re inspired to join us, and have the necessary qualities, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The Role

You will work closely with the Asset and Investment Management Team to assist on the investment and asset management activities of the existing portfolio and future investments and sales in the Netherlands. The focus will be on The Netherlands, but the role may include assistance with the underwriting of Investments in other European countries.

Responsibilities

Investments

• To assist with the screening of Investment opportunities, using financial modelling in Excel and Argus ( or similar tools), providing advice and recommendations to the investments Team on opportunities pursued.
• To perform Market research in relation to possible opportunities.
• Assistance with overseeing the Investment Pipeline and tracking of opportunities.
• Support with the presentation to Investment Committees.
• As appropriate, to participate in selected site visits and meetings with tenants, property managers, letting agents, vendors and advisers.

Asset Management

• To assist with the implementation of the asset strategies for the existing assets in The Netherlands
• Providing support in the property management, leasing management , capital expenditures , health and safety responsibilities and sustainability initiatives of the managed portfolio,
• To assist with regular reporting to the London based Fund Management team, Finance team and external valuation team.
• To support with the preparation of and tracking of asset plans and asset budgets.
• To assist with correct filing of all property related documentation and reporting and ensuring accuracy and completeness of files and property data.
• To assist in complying with all relevant policies and procedures and guidelines.
• As appropriate, to participate in selected site visits and meetings with tenants, property managers, letting agents, vendors and advisers.

In time, either transition into providing support as part of the due diligence stage of selected acquisitions, including participation in the selection and monitoring of external advisers, the production of reports, or, transition into the role of Asset Management and taking on the responsibility for the performance of part of the portfolio.

Requirements

• A master degree, preferably in real estate or real estate finance related discipline.
• 3-5 yrs experience of working in financial services/ real estate services is preferred
• Technical knowledge of financial modelling including MS excel, and knowledge of Yardi and or Argus is a plus.
• Demonstrable quantitative analytical skills through experience or studies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English is essential with, an additional continental European language is preferable.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.

People who work at M&G agree that ours is a great place to work with a brilliant team spirit. It’s also an innovative, high-performing, commercial environment that’s totally focused on customers. As an M&G colleague you’ll get all the support you’d expect, including full training and professional development. You’ll receive a competitive salary and reward package. And in a fast-changing world, you’ll join an organisation that’s leading the way in helping customers achieve their long-term financial goals.

M&G is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.

We welcome applications from individuals who have taken an extended career break, and we are willing to consider flexible working arrangements for all of our roles.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.