Job Description
Development Analyst
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 27th February 2026
Join RLAM Property and as our Development Analyst. Reporting directly to the Head of Development, you’ll be shaping new propositions and supporting transactions through rigorous development investment analysis, financial modelling and smart structuring.
You’ll build and maintain portfolio‑wide development models, deliver clear reporting and performance insights, and help the Development and Property teams make faster, better decisions.
We’re keen to speak with candidates who thrive on building robust models, and have a solid grounding in the end‑to‑end development process.
About the role
- Working with the Development Team on the testing and underwriting of development propositions both from within the existing AuM or for new strategies.
- Providing analytical support for a variety of real assets development projects in the UK real assets including Traditional/Mainstream’ real estate sectors (offices, retail and industrial).
- Provide supporting development analytics and financial modelling for complex development management initiatives.
- Overseeing and checking the data quality and performing checks on data import/export processes.
- Work with the Development Team and Portfolio Fund Managers (PFM) in preparation of annual Fund Strategies and Action Plans and Fund Models.
- Work closely with Investment Analyst team in Property to ensure consistency of approach and best practice.
- Support in establishing RLAM Property best practice techniques, ensuring efficient production and on-going management of financial models.
- Propose initiatives to improve processes and procedures, as appropriate/relevant.
About you
- Maintain in depth knowledge of the development and investment management and reporting practices and issues.
- Have a good understanding and experience of asset management, investment and development processes, including valuations, DCF appraisals and financial models and the market standard software.
- Have developed a good working knowledge of legal/economic framework. CFA / MRICS / ACA
- Previous exposure to real estate business required.
- Strong Excel skills with an interest in financial modelling.
- Exhibit an ability to work on one’s own and within a team framework.
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
- Capable of building strong relationships with a demanding team.
- Sound statistical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with the following software required: Anaplan, Argus Enterprise - and considered a plus: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx
- Good negotiating skills, decision making ability and sound judgement.
- Able to represent RLAM in a professional manner within the property market, and to existing and prospective investor clients
About Royal London Asset Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.