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

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