A leading institutional real estate investment platform is seeking a senior investment professional to drive acquisitions, strategic investments, and portfolio expansion across international markets. This is a high-impact role for an experienced dealmaker who enjoys leading transactions from origination through execution while working closely with senior management to shape investment strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, evaluating complex transactions, and supporting capital allocation decisions across a diversified real estate portfolio.

As a senior member of the investment team, you will be responsible for sourcing opportunities, leading transaction execution, and contributing to the long-term growth of an established international real estate platform. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and portfolio optimisation projects.

Key Responsibilities
Investments & Transaction Execution

Lead the evaluation and execution of real estate acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and strategic investments
Develop investment strategies aligned with the organisation's growth objectives
Structure transactions and lead commercial negotiations through to completion
Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior management and investment committees

Market Origination

Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, property consultants, brokers, developers, institutional investors, and other market participants
Identify new investment opportunities across both existing and emerging markets
Maintain market intelligence on transaction activity, pricing trends, and competitive dynamics
Develop proprietary investment pipelines through active business development

Due Diligence & Financial Analysis

Oversee financial modelling, feasibility analysis, valuation reviews, and investment underwriting
Lead multidisciplinary due diligence processes covering commercial, legal, technical, financial, tax, and regulatory workstreams
Review transaction documentation and negotiate key commercial terms with counterparties
Assess investment risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies

Portfolio & Capital Initiatives

Support portfolio optimisation and capital recycling initiatives
Participate in strategic projects involving financing, capital markets, and corporate transactions
Work closely with asset management teams to evaluate post-acquisition performance and value creation opportunities

Leadership

Mentor and develop junior investment professionals
Foster collaboration across investment, asset management, finance, legal, and other business functions
Contribute to continuous improvement of investment processes and decision-making frameworks

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications will be viewed favourably
Approximately 12–18 years of relevant experience in real estate investments, private equity, REITs, institutional fund management, investment banking, or corporate development
Strong track record leading complex real estate transactions and investment execution
Deep understanding of financial modelling, valuation methodologies, and deal structuring
Excellent commercial judgement, analytical capability, and negotiation skills
Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience engaging senior decision-makers
Established industry network and the ability to originate investment opportunities
Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring investment professionals

Investment Director