Investment Analyst, Special Situations

2 weeks ago


Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China Aon Full time

Analyst, Special Situations Investments Group

Founded in 1983, The Townsend Group is a premier provider of global investment management and advisory services focused on real estate and real assets. Committed to excellence in investment management and client service, Townsend serves an institutional client base providing custom investment solutions to help meet the needs and objectives of their investment programs. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the firm has offices in San Francisco, London and Hong Kong.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Assist in underwriting real estate co-investment, joint venture, recapitalization, fund secondary, and debt-oriented opportunities, including reviewing due diligence materials and modeling complex cash flows and capital structures Assist in preparing investment recommendations on new investment opportunities; these recommendations should be supported by quantitative analysis; recommendations will be made to Townsend’s Investment Committee and portfolio managers Work with transaction leads to asset manage the Special Situations’ portfolio investments, ensuring that implementation of business plan at each asset is consistent with approved plans. Provide status updates to internal management and portfolio managers. Identify risks and challenges that can impact investment performance Conduct market research including supply and demand dynamics, sales comps, leasing comps and country-specific/macro fundamentals Assist with fund administration as needed including capital calls and distributions Support the high level needs of Townsend’s portfolio managers and clients

How this opportunity is different

Townsend is currently seeking an Analyst within the Special Situations Investments Group, where Townsend manages its non-fund, principal direct real estate investment activity across all property types globally executed via funds, co-investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, fund secondaries, and debt-oriented investments. The position will be based in our Hong Kong office and focus on the Asia Pacific region. 

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Skills and experience that will lead to success

Possess a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the finance and/or real estate investment industry Fluent in English and Korean or Japanese Strong knowledge of real estate, combined with exceptional quantitative, research, analytical and financial modeling skills Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a team environment that requires daily interaction with the acquisitions, asset management, portfolio management, finance, and accounting teams Strong organizational skills required with the ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team in a time sensitive environment with established deadlines Self-motivated and takes initiative to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal/customer service skills essential with the ability to create/build and maintain relations with internal and external parties

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working



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