ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Constanter is a private charitable foundation established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Constanter is supported by Porticus in developing and executing programmes, and works with other philanthropic organisations, such as Laudes Foundation.

As the Constanter Investment Office, we manage a diversified portfolio of investments that allow for the philanthropic work of the Brenninkmeijer family business owners. We do so across public, private, and real asset classes using a Total Portfolio approach, looking to produce superior risk-adjusted returns. We embrace a long-term value-based investment approach built on strong partnerships.

We believe that positive returns and sustainability go hand in hand. So, we invest in accordance with our responsible investment policy and look for companies and funds to take their environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously.  

We are a collaborative and high performing team and offer a place where you can thrive and excel. We are proud to contribute to the family owners' mission of being a Force for Good; helping to build a world that is just and respects and fosters the dignity of every human being. We do so through generating high quality returns, in a mission-aligned manner.

By joining our team, you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from expert colleagues. Part of your role will be contributing to the best outcomes for the charitable entities’ investment strategies and their portfolios - and enhancing its responsible investing activities, in support of our mission.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Investment Assocaite will actively support the Head of Real Estate in the management of the real estate portfolio, encompassing private and public market. You will support the evolution, development and implementation of the real estate investment strategy, including support on sourcing, analysis and evaluation of real estate investment opportunities in funds, co-investments, direct investments and public markets, as well as managing, monitoring and reporting on existing investment to key stakeholders.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a relatively small team of 15 people within the Investment Office and will additionally facilitate exposure across multiple asset classes. The successful candidate will work closely with internal investment and operations professionals and liaise closely with external consultants, advisors and managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the management of existing assets within the Real Estate Portfolio. Attend manager meetings and asset tours and ensure assets are responsibly managed to maximise overall performance.  Review and oversee execution of business plans, as well as support on hold/sell analysis for existing assets.
• Analyse portfolio. Work with Head of Real Estate to ensure cash flow modelling is systematically undertaken across and aggregated at portfolio level. Run sensitivity, stress and scenario analysis.
• Analyse new investment opportunities. Undertake initial screening of viable alternatives and support in the due diligence process, analysis and recommendation for new investment proposals. Support on execution of investment. Build personal network of manager and agent relationships to support the monitoring of the universe of opportunities. Overall responsibility for maintenance of Real Estate pipeline tracking.
• Review market research and pricing within real estate. Provide value-added and actionable insights. Support the development of market pricing tracker and relative value measure to enable assessment of real estate sub sectors.
• Monitor existing investments, including gathering data, analyzing and reporting. Draft and produce reporting as required across the real estate assets and investment portfolio as a whole.
• Manage counterparties, including maintaining relationships and coordinating with external and internal stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of professional experience in an investment management role. Ideally experience focused on analysing / investing in real estate.
• Quantitative mindset to be able to measure the value of decisions, with ability to build, question and maintain complex financial models.
• A strong grasp of financial analysis tools (such as Excel, Argus), reporting software (e.g. Burgiss / eVestment).
• Preference given to those with programming abilities (Python, R).
• A proactive, enthusiastic and hands-on approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• A strong academic background.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a high performing team.

WHAT WE OFFER

By joining our team, you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from expert colleagues. Part of your role will be contributing to the best outcomes for the charitable entities’ investment strategies and their portfolios - and enhancing its responsible investing activities, in support of our mission.  

Additional information 

• Geographic scope: Zug, Switzerland
• Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure.
• Questions? Please contact us via [email protected]

Investment Office is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, LGBTQI candidates, women, ethnic, racial and religious minorities, and other underrepresented groups.