Associate Director/Director, Investment (Logistics & Industrial)

Job Title Associate Director/Director, Investment (Logistics & Industrial) Job Description Summary With the Singapore as a key CRE hub in Asia, the Associate Director/Director, Logistics & Industrial Investment role is envisaged to work with Logistics & Industrial sales and leadership team to be a key partner in the development and execution of strategic investment initiatives for revenue growth.

Working with the Logistics & Industrial practice and brokerage team and other business executives, Associate Director/Director will lead the building of an investment pipeline, identify high value and probability targets, coordinate due diligence activities with internal and external resources, negotiate deal terms, be responsible for deal management and support integration activities. Key activities will also include market research and financial analysis to assess attractiveness of deals under inspection, and analysis of the impact of investments on existing portfolio and performance.

The ideal candidate will have the desire to grow in the commercial real estate industry, have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent writing skills, be self-motivated with excellent time management skills to prioritize deadlines, and have a strong work ethic. Job Description

About the role

Perform market research and competitive analysis to develop strategic plan for investments within the Logistics & Industrial business segment and practice group

Independently drive investment sourcing with Logistics & Industrial practice group leadership

Analyze potential investment transactions, developing financial models and valuation analysis

Draft investment memos, presentations, and recommendations for all stages of the deal process (sourcing to integration)

Develop investment management functions such as performance measurement, forecasting, data analytics, strategy and portfolio construction

Maintain relevant portfolio databases, portfolio summary sheets and other relevant information in relation to the Logistics & Industrial business segment

Initiate and proactively grow and build relationships with investors, developers, owners, and funds who are active in the Singapore market

Execute and negotiate investment transactions independently or in partnership with Executive Director and lead practice leaders

Assist with all aspects of due diligence, including identifying and quantifying sources of synergies and risk, and summarizing findings

Develop and maintain internal tools and processes to track active, inactive, and closed deal activities

Prepare investment proposals and quarterly updates and presentations on potential deals to management, assist in the tracking of budgets and deal compliance.

About You

At least 10 years of relevant experience

Private equity or other buy-side experience a plus

Strong, proven experience with financial analysis, due diligence, and integration activities

Demonstrated ability to work well on small deal teams

Superior analytical and quantitative skills, able to contribute at a strategic level; enhancing growth strategy plan and product offering

Ability to identify key investment risks and synergy opportunities

Ability to advise clients across the spectrum of Real Estate investment strategy, portfolio optimization, project management, facility management, workplace consulting.

Existing network within the Singapore Corporate Real Estate community in Singapore and experience in Logistics & Industrial market segment a strong bonus

Highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sense of urgency

Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to develop concise presentations articulating investment topics

Team player with positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills

Willing to contribute in group discussions on topics ranging from macro-economics to sub-market leasing conditions to legal and tax matters

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”