Senior Associate, Group Investments

ESR is seeking a driven and analytical Associate / Senior Associate with minimum 4 years of investment experience to join the Group Strategy & Investments Team. Reporting to the Head of Investments, the candidate will independently evaluate real estate investment opportunities, conduct in-depth financial modelling, and prepare high-quality investment papers as well as ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision making by ESR senior management.

The candidate will also work with key stakeholders across the broader business, including assisting the Head of Strategy & M&A with Mergers & Acquisitions opportunities and the in-country investment teams on key projects.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Evaluation

Independently assess potential real estate investment opportunities across various asset classes and geographies, including both equity and debt structures

Financial Modelling

Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to analyze deal-level economics, sensitivity scenarios, and return metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash)

Investment Papers

Draft clear and compelling investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership, outlining the strategic rationale, risks, and recommendations.

Market Research & Analysis

Conduct macro and micro-level market research, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence to inform underwriting assumptions and investment strategy

Due Diligence Coordination

Liaise with brokers, partners, legal counsel, and other external advisors to facilitate deal execution

Ad-hoc Analysis

Provide on-demand analytical support to senior management, including portfolio reviews, hold/sell analysis, and performance tracking

Internal Investment Support

Review potential investment opportunities proposed by the broader business and work with Group Strategy & Investments team on potential Mergers & Acquisitions opportunities

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Target candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in real estate investment, real estate funds management, real estate private equity, or similar role
• Bachelor’s Degree from top-tier university with an outstanding university academic record

Position Challenges

• Balancing competing priorities
• Adhering to important deadlines whilst maintaining accurate high-quality outputs
• The ability to work semi-autonomously, delivering well considered output with minimal continuous review and refinement by management
• Managing senior internal and external stakeholders whose opinions may vary, to find consensus and deliver the agreed upon outcome
• Clearly and effectively communicating deliverables with the capability to engage in thoughtful robust debate as required

Key Personal Attributes

Ability to work and collaborate within a close-knit team structure

Personal resilience and calm professional demeanour

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Highly proficient in financial modelling with knowledge of valuation and corporate finance

Solid understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements

Strong commercial acumen and ability to engage in strategic thinking

Clear effective communicator capable of engaging with stakeholders from across the organisation

Desire to continually strive for professional excellence and ongoing development

Strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes to agreed timelines

Enthusiastic and energetic attitude toward both work and personal life

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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).