Business Development Analyst

You will join as part of the Investment
20/20 programme.

Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) is an international real estate investment management firm which is majority owned by Savills plc, the global real estate services group. The firm has over 30 years' experience, with over 400+ staff employed in 16 locations across 13 countries in Europe and Asia.

Our purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. Our vision is to be a trusted investment manager, respected for our expertise in restorative Real Estate investment enabling people, communities and ecosystems to thrive.

We are a people business, relying on our people for their expertise, skills and judgement. We look for a bright, diverse workforce, one that is forward looking, entrepreneurial in spirit and is passionate about creating sustainable future for our planet.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. We have several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion such as LGBTQ+, Age, Gender and Disability.

You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment
20/20 programme.

The Investment
20/20 programme has over 50 investment management member firms and has supported over 3,000 young people to start their career in the industry.

As a HR trainee you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role.

As part of the Investment
20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.

Our trainee programme is a 12-month fixed term contract with a competitive salary £30,000 and will receive 25 days annual leave.

This role is based in London.

The UK Client Capital team sits at the heart of Savills IM's capital raising and investor relations activities. The team works closely with institutional investors and consultants globally, managing all aspects of client engagement, business development and marketing communications.

As a Business Development Analyst, you will join a dynamic team and gain exposure to how we communicate with institutional investors, support new business development and contribute to the smooth running of the team's day-to-day operations. This is a varied, hands-on role sitting at the centre of our capital raising and client engagement activities. Full training and support will be provided.

As a Business Development Analyst, you will gain broad experience across client capital and business development, including:

• Supporting the creation, development and maintenance of high-quality PowerPoint presentations used with institutional investors and consultants;
• Assisting in building and managing a central library of slides, ensuring consistency, accuracy and alignment with the Savills IM brand;
• Helping update marketing materials including fund teasers, pitchbooks and market insights; assisting in maintaining and updating new business pipeline reports and internal management reporting; supporting research into new client segments, consultants and investor targets;
• Assisting with meeting preparation, including logistics, materials and follow-up actions; maintaining accurate records of client and prospect interactions, supporting CRM updates;
• Supporting responses to client and consultant queries, including assisting with RFPs and due diligence questionnaires; helping ensure client data, materials and documentation are accurate and up to date;
• Contributing to improving internal processes, organisation of materials and team efficiency; supporting coordination of internal and external meetings or events; working collaboratively with teams across the business.

We are interested in your potential, curiosity and mindset…