About the Role
Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM) is seeking an Investment Manager to support the management of commercial separate account mandates for institutional and private investors. This role involves executing investment strategies, overseeing property portfolios, developing asset management plans, analyzing opportunities, monitoring performance, and delivering value with a focus on returns, income generation, and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Manage a range of commercial property assets, ensuring investment objectives are met.
- Create and implement detailed asset plans that support performance across portfolios.
- Use financial modelling and scenario analysis to assess risks, returns and strategic options.
- Prepare investment papers, quarterly reports and client presentations, translating property and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, internal specialists and wider Knight Frank teams.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agency and professional service providers.
- Support investment transactions and help source opportunities aligned to portfolio strategies.
- Work closely with the Head of ESG to advance sustainability initiatives.
- Engage with and oversee third-party service providers to ensure excellence across portfolio management activity.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
- RICS qualification and a relevant degree.
- Experience in investment strategy and asset management, ideally within UK commercial property.
- Experience in, or a desire to develop within, a client-facing role.
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data and support investment decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
- A critical-thinking mindset and strong attention to detail.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across teams, clients and external partners.
- A genuine passion for real estate investment and sustainable investment outcomes.
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Scenario analysis
- Investment strategy
- Asset management
- Client-facing communication
- Stakeholder influence
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Real estate investment analysis
- Sustainability initiatives
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years post-qualification experience
Education Level
- RICS qualification
- Relevant degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Salary
About the Company
- Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM) operates as the specialist property investment arm of Knight Frank LLP, delivering tailored investment and asset management solutions to institutional investors and high-net-worth clients across the UK and international markets.
- KFIM combines global reach with independent investment expertise to drive long-term performance.
- The business provides both discretionary and advisory services, managing property portfolios and funds through a range of strategies, including core, core-plus and value-add approaches.
- KFIM focuses on active asset management and market-led decision making to generate strong, stable income returns complemented by capital growth.
- KFIM leverages extensive relationships, local market knowledge and Knight Frank’s global platform to provide access to opportunities, insights and specialist expertise.
- KFIM operates as an independent business within the Knight Frank group, combining robust governance with the flexibility to select best-in-class partners and respond quickly to evolving market conditions.
- KFIM has a strong track record of performance and a reputation for accountability, innovation and client alignment.
- KFIM supports clients in unlocking value, enhancing portfolio performance and achieving sustainable real estate investment success.
