Investment Analyst

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.Townsend is currently seeking an Analyst within the Investment Management Group in its Hong Kong office. Townsend manages discretionary clients’ capital, which invest globally across all property types, executing via funds, co-investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, fund secondaries, and debt-oriented investments.

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 Portfolio Managers in the management of client mandates, providing support in portfolio modelling and analytics, performance reporting, market research, and due diligence

• Assist in the client service functions with a primary focus on Townsend’s Korean institutional investors, including the preparation of client reports and presentations, taking notes while attending calls/meetings, responding to client requests for information and portfolio actions

• Assist in producing presentation materials for new business development initiatives, which include creating customized investment programs for our clients and prospective investors, raising capital for Townsend’s discretionary fund products, and syndicating capital for our Special Situations investment opportunities

• Assist in the monitoring of existing investments including the periodic update of investment summaries to the broader Investment Management team and to Townsend’s TIPS database system. Liaise with investment managers of the existing investments in respect of invested capital, monitoring valuations, pricing and performance and the subsequent update of the TIPS system

• Assist in liaising with investment managers for updates on their investment offerings, investment strategies and performance data, and the subsequent update of the TIPS system

• Assist with fund administration as needed including capital calls and distributions

• Support the high level needs of Townsend’s Portfolio Managers and clients

  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

• 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 global portfolio management, acquisitions, asset 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!

  Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

  Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

  Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

  We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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  Investment Analyst

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.Townsend is currently seeking an Analyst within the Investment Management Group in its Hong Kong office. Townsend manages discretionary clients’ capital, which invest globally across all property types, executing via funds, co-investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, fund secondaries, and debt-oriented investments.

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 Portfolio Managers in the management of client mandates, providing support in portfolio modelling and analytics, performance reporting, market research, and due diligence

• Assist in the client service functions with a primary focus on Townsend’s Korean institutional investors, including the preparation of client reports and presentations, taking notes while attending calls/meetings, responding to client requests for information and portfolio actions

• Assist in producing presentation materials for new business development initiatives, which include creating customized investment programs for our clients and prospective investors, raising capital for Townsend’s discretionary fund products, and syndicating capital for our Special Situations investment opportunities

• Assist in the monitoring of existing investments including the periodic update of investment summaries to the broader Investment Management team and to Townsend’s TIPS database system. Liaise with investment managers of the existing investments in respect of invested capital, monitoring valuations, pricing and performance and the subsequent update of the TIPS system

• Assist in liaising with investment managers for updates on their investment offerings, investment strategies and performance data, and the subsequent update of the TIPS system

• Assist with fund administration as needed including capital calls and distributions

• Support the high level needs of Townsend’s Portfolio Managers and clients

  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

• 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 global portfolio management, acquisitions, asset 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!

  Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

  Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

  Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

  We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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