Manager, Investment

Manager in the Investment Team at Kendall Square Asset Management (“KSAMC”) will play a key role in the execution of logistics real estate investments, supporting the full lifecycle of development and income-generating assets.

This role involves hands-on participation in acquisition, development, leasing, financing, and disposition, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The candidate is expected to take ownership of specific workstreams while contributing to broader investment strategy and portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Execution & Underwriting

• Support end-to-end execution of logistics real estate investments, including acquisition, development, stabilization, and disposition
• Conduct financial modeling and investment analysis (IRR, equity multiple, YOC, sensitivity scenarios)
• Assist in preparation of investment memos and materials for internal Investment Committee approvals
• Perform market research, site analysis, and feasibility studies for potential investments

1. Investment Sourcing & Market Intelligence

• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities, including off-market land parcels and value-add / core assets
• Maintain active tracking of logistics market dynamics (supply/demand, cap rates, leasing trends, investor appetite)
• Support relationship management with brokers, developers, and local stakeholders

1. Development & Entitlement Support

• Assist in managing development processes, including permitting, licensing, and entitlement coordination
• Support negotiations with local authorities and stakeholders to resolve regulatory or civil issues
• Monitor construction progress, budgets, and key project milestones in coordination with internal teams

1. Leasing & Asset Strategy

• Support leasing strategy execution, including tenant targeting, marketing, and lease negotiations
• Analyze tenant requirements and contribute to optimization of building specifications (e.g., layout, berth planning)
• Assist in asset positioning and value enhancement strategies

1. Financing & Capital Markets

• Support structuring and execution of project financing, including preparation of materials for lenders
• Assist in financial negotiations and ongoing management of financing terms and covenants
• Contribute to capital raising efforts through preparation of IMs and investor presentation materials

1. Portfolio & Exit Execution

• Support execution of exit strategies, including asset disposition, recapitalization, and portfolio sales
• Assist in due diligence processes and coordination with buyers, advisors, and legal teams

1. Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams (Asset Management, Construction, Leasing, Legal, Finance) to ensure smooth project execution
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including brokers, consultants, lenders, and investors

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in real estate investment, development, private equity, or related fields
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience in logistics real estate or development projects preferred
• Familiarity with permitting, development process, and financing structures is a plus
• Strong communication skills in both Korean and English (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Attributes

• Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with strong ownership
• Ability to independently manage workstreams while collaborating with senior team members
• Commercial thinking with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage both internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Grow with us – Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles

We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.

We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.

We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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ESR Group is Asia-Pacific's leading New Economy real asset manager and one of the largest listed real estate investment managers globally. Our fully integrated fund management and development platform extends across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia and India, including a presence in Europe. We provide investors with a diverse range of real asset investment and development solutions across private and public investment vehicles. Our focus on New Economy real assets offers customers modern solutions for logistics, data centres, and infrastructure and renewables. Our purpose, Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future, drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully for the communities where we operate and the spaces we develop to thrive for generations to come.

ESR Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKSE: 1821.HK).