Associate, Real estate

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Job Description

Within CDPQ Deutschland’s Real estate investment team, the selected candidate supports the team across all aspects of the investment lifecycle, from sourcing to portfolio management. They contribute to the evaluation of direct and platform-level investments across a range of sectors and geographies, with responsibilities spanning financial modelling, market analysis, due diligence, and asset performance optimization.

The associate will have the opportunity to gain broad exposure in a high-performing, entrepreneurial real estate team investing institutional capital in complex, large-scale opportunities.

What you will do

• Build, maintain and audit financial models (DCF, LBO structures, residual analysis, development appraisal, JV waterfalls, and sensitivity/scenario analyses);

• Underwrite complex capital structures, analyse debt financing options, develop interest rate hedging strategies, and support the execution of debt packages from term sheet through closing;

• Prepare investment committee materials including detailed presentation packs;

• Engage directly with brokers, consultants, and partners to gather critical inputs for transaction evaluation/underwriting;

• Coordinate internal and external workstreams during due diligence, including legal, tax, technical, and financial review;

• Support the origination process by screening potential investment opportunities against established investment criteria;

• Conduct site visits and property inspections as part of the due diligence process;

• Assist with quarterly and annual portfolio reporting, business plan updates, and reforecasting;

• Contribute to value creation planning and execution in coordination with operating partners and senior management;

• Monitor KPIs across assets and identify risks and opportunities in performance;

• Monitor sustainability metrics and ESG performance across the portfolio.

• Conduct research on markets, sectors, operators, and macro trends to support investment theses and identify emerging opportunities and risks;

• Support relationship management with operating partners, brokers, and other industry contacts.

What makes you unique

• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail, high integrity, and professional maturity;

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;

• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine team-oriented approach and excellent communication;

• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners;

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently when required.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, engineering, or a related discipline;

• From three (3) to five (5) years of experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, or a real estate investment platform;

• A different combination of education and experience can be taken into account;

• Advanced financial modelling skills (DCF, LBO, debt structuring, JV waterfalls);

• Knowledge of real estate asset classes (office, residential, industrial, retail, alternatives) and their operational characteristics;

• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written, and additional knowledge of German, French, or Spanish being an asset;

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and abroad.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s the professional experience La Caisse offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.