Strategic Real Estate Expert of the future

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits? 

The EY Strategy and Transactions (SaT) team combines all the experience and expertise available within EY in order to offer a complete range of value-added services and to advise on corporate finance transactions, real estate and infrastructure topics, valuations and modeling assignments. For cross-border transactions, we deploy multinational teams from the international EY SaT network. The Belgian SaT team is comprised of over 90 professionals coming from various backgrounds and disciplines.

Our SaT team works with major corporate and private equity clients, investment banks, large central government departments and other public sector bodies, advising them on complex strategic, commercial, financial and operational decisions.

Due to our growth, we are currently looking for a talented Senior or Manager Real Estate professional with 4-6 years of experience in valuation, modeling, portfolio reviews, transaction and strategic advice for real estate clients, project developer and/or public clients .

Your Key Responsibilities

• Valuations, development projects, modeling and transactions.
  • Real estate asset valuation
  • Review of asset valuations
  • Real estate company valuations
  • Assessment of key parameters of real estate and development companies
  • Support in buy side and sell side transactions
• Strategic support with a focus on
  • Review of valuation elements and analysis of opex, capex for valuation and strategy and determination of requirements plan
  • Advice on the impacts of the digital, sustainability and financial aspects, etc. to determine the real estate portfolio of the future
  • Gap analysis (real estate now versus real estate of the future) in m², in cost price, savings potential, etc.
  • Plan of approach: what to keep, for what period, and how to get to an ideal or sub-optimal situation
• Advice on the financial consequences of today’s challenges into a financial model to provide quantitative support for the strategic decision-making process on the part of the management, the Board of Directors and others
• Real estate due diligence
• Financing of real estate

Your Profile 

You have: 

• 4-6 years of experience within the real estate industry: experience with real estate appraisals, corporate finance and cash flow, asset management, acquisition due diligence, and real estate valuation and strategic real estate advise/optimization.
• Master degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or business engineering (Master degree in real estate and/or RICS accreditation is a plus).
• More than 3 years of working experience in a similar role in real estate (development), capital markets, research or in infrastructure
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English (French is a plus)
• Strong analytical skills with good understanding of financial results, financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Strong understanding of Excel (Power-Bi or Python is a plus)
• Good knowledge of debt advisory and capital markets
• Entrepreneurial spirit, proactiveness & project management are your strengths

What’s In It For You 

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential. 
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers.  Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. 
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.   
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.  
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike. 
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. 
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided. 

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.