Real Estate Investment Associate

Patria Investments; Bogotá, Distrito Capital; On-site; COP 145,841,688 - 218,762,533; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Bogotá is seeking an experienced Associate to support their Real Estate Core investment team. The successful candidate will lead financial underwriting, prepare high-quality commercial materials, and analyze investment opportunities to drive AUM growth in Colombia. Strong technical and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of the local real estate market, are essential for this role. Fluent Spanish and English communication skills are necessary, complemented by expertise in financial modeling and corporate finance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Real Estate Investment Funds, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and valuation.
• Deep knowledge of the Colombian real estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial underwriting and build advanced financial models.
• Analyze high volumes of investment opportunities strategically.
• Prepare investment memos and commercial proposals for stakeholders.
• Act as a contact point in negotiations with investors.
• Coordinate due diligence for acquisitions and identify risks.
• Monitor the real estate landscape for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Corporate finance

Spanish communication

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or Finance

Postgraduate degree in Finance

Job description

Patria is a leading alternative investment firm with 36 years of experience, specializing in key resilient sectors. Our distinctive approach combines insights from investment leaders, sector experts, and company managers, all supported by extensive local and global knowledge. Leveraging over US$50 billion in assets and a strong global presence, we deliver attractive, consistent returns by crafting unique, long-term investment opportunities for our clients and building a lasting legacy in the regions we serve.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate to join our Bogotá-based investment team. This is a new role created to support the Real Estate Core investment team by leading/owning financial underwriting, scenario analysis, diligence coordination, and the preparation of high-quality commercial and investor materials, enabling the team to evaluate opportunities quickly and advance the most strategic transactions that drive AUM growth in Colombia. The role requires a unique combination of technical rigor in corporate finance and a proactive, market-oriented mindset to identify and structure new business opportunities in a challenging economic cycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Underwriting: Build and manage advanced financial models, including sensitivity analysis, capital structure simulations, and "asset-in-kind" contribution scenarios.
• Drive the Investment Pipeline: Efficiently analyze a high volume of opportunities to provide quick traction on deals that align with the growth strategy.
• Develop Strategic Materials: Prepare high-quality investment memos, teasers, and commercial proposals for Investment Committees and external stakeholders.
• Investor & Counterparty Interaction: Act as a technical and commercial point of contact in meetings with potential investors and sellers, supporting the team in strategic negotiations.
• Due Diligence Coordination: Lead the financial and operational due diligence processes for new acquisitions, ensuring all risks and mitigants are clearly identified.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor the Colombian real estate landscape to bring new ideas, identify off-market opportunities, and add value to the team’s strategic vision.
• Team Collaboration: Work side-by-side with the team and coordinate with Asset Management to ensure alignment between acquisition and long-term portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in Real Estate Investment Funds, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or related areas.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and corporate finance.
• Deep knowledge of the Colombian real estate industry and its key players.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Industrial/Civil), Architecture, or Finance. A postgraduate degree in Finance is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

Desired Profile

• Proactive & Ownership-Driven: A high degree of autonomy and the "passion" for underwriting, with the ability to drive deals from identification to closing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen.
• High capacity for quick, high-level analysis without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively about deal structures (e.g., leverage, contributions) in a high-rate environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative, high-growth team culture.

Work Environment

• Ethical
• Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives
• Associative and Complementary
• United by a Purpose
• Disciplined, Criteria-driven and Hands-on
• Environment that Fosters High-Performance

Diversity

At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.