Job Title

Investment Analyst/Junior Investment Analyst

Job Description Summary

This is a client-facing role for individuals who want to build a long-term career in real estate investments and capital markets and grow into future investment and transaction professionals.

You will be involved in real estate investment transactions, financial modelling, investor presentations and market analysis. The role offers direct exposure to institutional investors, developers, lenders and some of the most significant real estate transactions in the Slovak market.

You will support buy-side and sell-side transactions, prepare investment materials for domestic and international investors, participate in client meetings and gain insight into all stages of the transaction process.

Due to the collaborative and client-facing nature of the role, regular in-person presence in our Bratislava office is expected.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modelling of real estate investmen

• Preparation of cash-flow and DCF models

• Support on buy-side and sell-side transactions

• Preparation of investment presentations, teasers and information memoranda

• Market research and analysis of investment opportunities

• Support during due diligence and transaction execution

• Participation in client meetings, investor presentations and industry conferences

• Support relationship management with investors, developers, lenders and other market participants​

Requirements:

Candidates should meet one of the following criteria:

• ​Junior Investment Analyst: University degree in Real Estate or a related quantitative discipline

• Investment Analyst: Minimum 3 years of experience in Real Estate, M&A, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Private Equity or a related financial field
   

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to build financial models in Excel

• Understanding of DCF, IRR, NPV and key real estate investment principles

• Ability to prepare professional investor-grade presentations and written materials

• Strong PowerPoint, graphic and presentation skills

• Fluent English (minimum C1, ideally C2)

• Slovak or Czech language skills at B1 level or higher
   

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in investments and capital markets

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Strong aesthetic judgement and ability to communicate complex information clearly

• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and develop

• Self-driven, proactive and highly motivated

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities

• Ability to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and create value

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Confidence when interacting with clients, investors and senior professionals

• Professional presence and ability to represent the firm externally

• Genuine interest in real estate, investment trends and market dynamics

• Outgoing personality and interest in building long-term professional relationships are an advantage.
   

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical assessment consisting of:

• An Excel-based financial modelling test focused on real estate investment analysis and cash-flow modelling

• A PowerPoint case study evaluating analytical thinking, presentation skills and the ability to present investment opportunities effectively
   

The assessment is designed to evaluate both technical capabilities and the quality of professional output expected in a Capital Markets environment.

Salary: Starting from EUR 2,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

 

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

 

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