Acting for Clearbell Capital, executed the acquisition of a portfolio of 6 Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) properties in Aberdeen including the negotiation and closing of a portfolio level debt financing facility.Provided advice to a family run business on a possible merger/acquisition of a nationwide retail operating business.

Responsible for the management of Rest’s BTR investments in the US through develop-to-core joint ventures with Greystar Real Estate Partners. A high conviction accumulation strategy, targeting growth markets across the US and providing Rest with direct ownership and control alongside a specialist operator/manager. • Delivered a handpicked portfolio of 10 best-in-class BTR properties (over 3,000 units) across key US cities • Evaluated and committed to the development of a further three high-rise development projects (760 units) • Developed internal systems and processes for comprehensive market coverage and internal reporting • Implemented an external quarterly valuation process for member unit pricing • Appointed and oversaw external advisors to develop a bespoke ESG strategy for US BTR developments • Working with internal tax and legal teams assessed and managed changes to the regulatory landscape both in the US and Australia

In line with opportunistic/value-add strategies was responsible for leading the execution of asset/portfolio acquisitions both at a corporate and asset level across all real estate sectors which included: o Assessment and analysis of new investment opportunities o Deal and tax structuring and business plan development o Managed full spectrum of technical, legal and financial due diligence o Co-ordinated the external valuation process o Legal transaction documentation o Negotiation and legal documentation of debt financing o Preparation of Investment Committee papers o Internal compliance processes and documentationManaged a quarterly quantitative reporting process for internal and external stakeholders.Led and mentored a team of 6 analysts and associates

In line with opportunistic/value-add strategies was responsible for leading the execution of asset/portfolio acquisitions both at a corporate and asset level across all real estate sectors which included: o Assessment and analysis of new investment opportunities o Deal and tax structuring and business plan development o Managed full spectrum of technical, legal and financial due diligence o Co-ordinated the external valuation process o Legal transaction documentation o Negotiation and legal documentation of debt financing o Preparation of Investment Committee papers o Internal compliance processes and documentationWorking with the CFO and finance team developed and managed a quarterly quantitative reporting process for internal and external stakeholders.Lead and mentored a team of 6 analysts and associatesCreation and Implementation of Reporting Tools and ProcessesDevelopment Investment and Fund Level Modelling tools

First joined Mountgrange as a financial analyst responsible for providing in-house financial modelling and associated decision-making support on existing investments and new opportunities.

Developed a variety of solutions for a number of private and public sector clients including feasibility studies, risk assessments, due diligence studies and development of strategic plans.Key Experience:Advisory Services on Public Private Partnerships (Private Finance Initiatives)Consulted to a number of national government departments and local authorities as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Provided cost and commercial management services to number of blue chip resource companies on a variety of infrastructure, mining and process projects in Southern Africa which included:- Cost and Commercial Management of projects:- Procurement of Contracts