Job Description Associate (Real Estate Investments)
Location: Mumbai
Reporting to: Vice President Real Estate
Role Summary
The Associate will be a core member of the Real Estate Investments team, working across fundraising, deal sourcing, investment execution, and asset management. This role demands strong analytical ability, transaction execution skills, and the ability to manage workstreams independently. The Associate will act as a bridge between senior leadership and junior analysts, while also engaging directly with external stakeholders such as developers, advisors, and investors.
Key Responsibilities
Investments & Transactions
- Independently evaluate investment opportunities across land, development, and operating assets through detailed financial modeling, returns analysis, and scenario planning.
- Lead specific workstreams in due diligence (financial, legal, technical) by coordinating with consultants, advisors, and developers.
- Draft and present investment memoranda and recommendations to the Investment Committee.
- Proactively track market activity, cultivate deal flow, and maintain a live investment pipeline.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by preparing investor presentations, financial analyses, and marketing materials.
- Liaise with family offices, HNIs, and distributors, addressing queries and supporting relationship-building.
- Ensure investor reporting and compliance requirements are met in coordination with internal teams.
Asset Management
- Monitor performance of portfolio assets, including leasing, project progress, and financial outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for asset monetisation, value-add initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Support management of JV partners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- MBA/CA/CFA (preferred) with 58 years of relevant experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or consulting.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- Solid understanding of real estate transactions, structuring, and asset management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to take ownership, work independently, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to be part of a newly launched Alternatives platform under client, with the mandate to build a best-in-class real estate fund.
- Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle - fundraising, acquisition, development, and asset management.
- High visibility role with potential for fast-track growth as the platform scales.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where ideas and ownership are valued.