London based Portfolio Manager - French PBSA (Fixed Term Contract)

The Role

A leading global real estate investment and asset management platform within the PBSA Student Accommodation sector is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to oversee its French portfolio on a FTC maternity cover basis.

The business operates internationally across multiple European markets and manages a large, institutional-grade portfolio on behalf of global capital partners. This role will sit within the European Portfolio Management function in London and report directly to the European Head of Portfolio Management. No language skills are required over and above good written and spoken English.

The Role

The Portfolio Manager will take responsibility for portfolio performance, investor reporting, fund oversight and debt management for a French real estate portfolio, working closely with internal investment, finance and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Portfolio & Asset Management

• Holding operating partners accountable for delivery of annual business plans, including leasing, marketing, cost control and rent strategy
• Driving value-add asset management initiatives across the French portfolio
• Promoting best practice, consistency and rigour in portfolio analysis and reporting

Transactions & Development

• Supporting acquisition and development underwriting alongside the transactions team
• Reviewing transaction pipelines and providing commercial input

Fund & Investor Management

• Ownership of quarterly investor reporting across asset, development and portfolio performance
• Supporting fund control on capital structuring, distributions and performance analysis
• Identifying and managing portfolio and fund-level risks
• Presenting to investors and senior stakeholders as required

Debt Management

• Reviewing financing structures, term sheets and documentation
• Analysing the impact of alternative debt strategies and leverage
• Monitoring covenants, reporting obligations and hedging structures
• Supporting relationships with lenders and financing partners

Candidate Profile
This role will suit a commercially minded real estate professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key attributes:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Highly analytical with advanced financial modelling capability
• Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Organised, proactive and resilient under pressure
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and geographies

Experience & Skills
Essential

• Strong track record in real estate investment, portfolio or asset management
• Demonstrable experience in financial modelling and analytical work
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint and Word capability
• Experience working in a growing, fast-paced organisation

Desirable

• Experience in student accommodation or operational living sectors
• French language skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, institutional platform with a strong investment pipeline and significant exposure to European real estate during a key period of portfolio growth.

Reference: 1724 | Date Posted: 17th December 2025 | Status: Active