Manager, Investments, Student Housing - Global REIT

Salary/Rate:£85,000 - £95,000 per annum + 10% pension + bonus
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Investment and Fund Management
Job ref:JN -122025-84659_1766402684
Post Date:22. 12. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Kajol Bhakar
Kajol Bhakar
Principal Consultant, Real Estate & Capital Markets

About the Role

Cobalt are delighted to be supporting a global real estate investment manager and REIT with a significant international platform across Europe, the UK, Asia-Pacific, and the US. The business is actively growing its student housing portfolio and is seeking an experienced Investment Manager to play a key role in driving performance and value creation.

 

This is a rare opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure across investments and asset management, working on high-quality, institutional assets within a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

 

The Role

 

  • Lead investment transactions from origination through to execution
  • Build and deliver asset and marketing strategies to optimise income and value
  • Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and reporting
  • Drive cashflow enhancement and asset repositioning initiatives
  • Work closely with property managers, advisors, and external stakeholders
  • Produce market intelligence to support portfolio strategy

 

About You

 

  • 8+ years' experience in real estate investment and/or asset management
  • Strong financial modelling and commercial acumen
  • Solid understanding of global real estate markets
  • Proactive, analytical, and comfortable operating autonomously

 

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