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

To actively support the evolution, development and implementation of the real estate investment strategy, including sourcing, analysis and evaluation of real estate investment opportunities, as well as management and oversight of existing investments.

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

• Source new investment opportunities: maintain and build personal network of manager and agent relationships to support the monitoring of the universe of opportunities.
• Lead due diligence and investment proposals: responsible for deal underwriting and investment proposal, due diligence, management of internal/external stakeholders and execution.  
• Oversee management of existing assets within the Real Estate Portfolio: Review and oversee execution of business plans, assess alternative strategies to maximize performance and/or minimize risk, as well as support on hold/sell analysis for existing assets and oversee sale processes.
• Review of 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.
• Support on definition and implementation of reporting and ESG strategy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Investment Manager must have the following credentials:

• ca. 7-10 years of professional experience in real estate. Ideally experience focused on direct transactions across Europe.
• Quantitative mindset, 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.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a high performing team.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Enterprise

• Entrepreneurship - Recognise market opportunities and ability to evaluate risk-reward balance within a portfolio context.

• Market Orientation and Network – Demonstrate market knowledge and relationships and continue to develop to achieve objectives. Make effective use of informal networks to get things done.

Analysis and Decision-marking

• Problem Analysis – Identify problems, recognise significant information, investigate relevant data.
• Self-organization – Organise own work effectively, formulating objectives and ability to focus available time on major / critical issues.

Communication:

• Written communication - Express ideas and opinions clearly in properly structure, well-organized and grammatically correct reports or presentations utilising language appropriate to the recipient.
• Negotiating - Communicating one's own standpoints and arguments effectively and pointing out common goals in a manner leading to agreement and acceptance by all parties.

Personal Behaviour:

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness by adapting to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities and people.

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.