Associate Director - Real Estate Credit - Real Estate Investment Fund

An ideal opportunity for a talented property finance or investment professional looking for an exciting and varied investment role with a leading fund

Our client, a leading commercial real estate financier and investor based in Sydney, is seeking an accomplished Associate Director. The firm, which manages several billion dollars on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors, is renowned for its innovative investment strategies and robust portfolio.
Due to sustained business growth, an opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Associate Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient execution of a variety of credit transactions. Additionally, this role includes the oversight and management of a team of analysts and associates, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of analysis and investment papers.
Upon successful hire, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of Analysts &
  Associates in investment analysis and transaction management.
• Structure and negotiate terms for subordinated credit and complex/high-risk credit investments.
• Project management and deal leadership in the execution and analysis of investments, including;
  
  • Ensuring accuracy in preparation of transaction modelling;
    
  • Leading the preparation of transaction review and investment committee papers and term sheets.
  • Assisting with the presentation of transaction proposals to the investment committee.
  • Assisting or leading documentation review and negotiation - ensuring it is in line with relevant approvals and investment best practices;
    
  • Overseeing and providing the management of the drawdown process for investments.
• Delivery and ongoing review and management of investment business plans, including continuing review and understanding of performance.
• Manage external stakeholder relationships throughout the deal life cycle and ensure negotiated outcomes are consistent with relevant approvals.
• Ensure delivery of all fund, investor and transaction reporting on time and to the requisite assessment standard.
• Contribute to the training and development of Associates and Analysts.
• Assist other investment team members in transaction management when capacity constraints are evident.
• Assist with ancillary activities to the Investment Team, including recruitment, investor relations, capital raising initiatives and business strategy.
• Promote company policy, people and culture initiatives, company values and firm objectives.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5-10 years experience across relevant disciplines in real estate gained in investment banking, private equity, corporate banking, treasury, advisory or investment management.
• A tertiary qualification with a preference for related fields to finance, commerce, construction, real estate or legal.
• Advanced real estate and financial structural excel modelling skills.
• Understanding of construction risks, documentation and contract risks.
• General understanding of principles of taxation impacting investment decisions.
• Influence outcomes, motivate individuals and persuade critical internal and external stakeholders to achieve the position's Key Objective.
• Promote, encourage and motivate for a high-performing culture.
• Highly developed written and quantitative skills, supplemented by excellent verbal presentation skills.
• Develop, maintain and extend internal and external networks;
  
• Ongoing awareness and knowledge of critical real estate market transactions, investment environment and fundamental industry regulatory changes.
• Display a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, a capacity to work self-sufficiently under pressure while exercising sound judgement;
  

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