The Role
This Associate position sits within the Asia Strategic Investments Group (ASIG), a pan-Asia real estate investment team based in Singapore. The group invests across the capital stack through equity, credit, funds and co-investments, secondaries, special situations, structured investments, platforms, and corporate-style investments. The Associate will be part of a junior resource pool supporting the execution and management of equity, funds, co-investments, platform, and corporate investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate investment opportunities through market research, financial analysis, and investment feasibility assessments, and make recommendations to senior team members.
- Develop and maintain financial models to underwrite deals.
- Support deal execution including internal approvals, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, documentation, and closing.
- Monitor markets to identify and assess industry trends and developments relevant to investment underwriting and portfolio construction.
- Monitor the performance of the overall portfolio and specific investments, including regular review against underwriting and budget.
- Engage with third-party managers, counterparties, and intermediaries during underwriting and ongoing monitoring.
- Assist in formulating, researching, and preparing papers on new investment themes and strategies.
- Support senior team members in business development and relationship building, including sourcing and performing due diligence on prospective managers.
Skills & Experience- Two to four years of relevant experience in banking, investment, debt capital markets, real estate debt financing, structured finance, or credit.
- Strong academic qualifications.
- Strong quantitative and financial modelling skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyse complex situations, identify nuances, synthesise information, and present clear conclusions.
- Critical thinking and a solution-oriented approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Work Arrangement
The global real estate private equity firm operates an in-office model of four days per week, with flexibility for employees to choose which day they work remotely. This arrangement may be adjusted based on situational needs.
Application Process
Candidates requiring adjustments during the application or interview process due to a disability should contact the firm directly via the email address provided in the original job posting.
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