Manager, Investment

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm is seeking a Manager, Investment to oversee the creation and management of real estate funds. The role involves structuring funds, engaging with institutional investors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have 6-10 years of relevant experience and strong financial modeling skills. This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in real estate investment or fund management.
• Familiarity with fund structuring and regulatory frameworks in Malaysia.
• Experience engaging with institutional capital is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and structuring of real estate funds.
• Build and manage relationships with institutional investors.
• Oversee fund-level cash flows and investment performance.
• Monitor market trends to identify potential fund themes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Fund structuring

Investment banking experience

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration

CFA, CAIA or equivalent certifications

Job description

Requirements

Job Purpose

Manager, Investment plays a key role in the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of real estate funds and investment vehicles. This includes driving capital raising initiatives, overseeing fund operations, and aligning fund strategies with both institutional investor expectations and regulatory requirements in Malaysia and regionally.

Job Responsibilities

Fund Origination & Structuring

• Lead the development and structuring of real estate funds, including private funds, development funds, and listed platforms
• Work with legal, tax, and other advisers to structure compliant and tax-efficient fund entities (e.g. LLPs, SC registered entities, or REITs)
• Develop investor pitch decks, asset and fund financial models, and fund documentation for internal approvals and external presentations
• Explore and structure joint ventures and co-GP platforms as part of fund origination initiatives, particularly with strategic partners or regional developers.
• Evaluate market gaps and structure investment vehicles that appeal to both domestic and foreign institutional investors
  
  

Capital Raising & Investor Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with Malaysian and regional institutional investors (GLICs, SWFs, insurance funds, family offices, PE funds)
• Drive capital commitment conversion through engagement and addressing investor requirements
• Coordinate and setting up virtual data rooms for - due diligence, Q&A, and subsequent negotiations with investors during fundraising cycles
• Support post-closing investor onboarding and initial capital draw processes
  
  

Fund Management & Oversight

• Oversee fund-level cash flows, investment performance, drawdowns, distributions, and fee calculations
• Track portfolio performance and ensure fund KPIs (IRR, MOIC, income yields) are met
• Ensure compliance with SC, Bursa, and BNM requirements depending on vehicle type
• Work closely with finance, asset management, and tax teams to ensure smooth fund operations
  
  

Strategic & Platform Development

• Monitor market trends and investor appetite to identify potential fund themes (e.g. industrial/logistics, data centers, living sectors, income-generating portfolios)
• Participate in cross-functional investment committees and internal strategy discussions
• Support business case development for new market entry or product expansion
  
  

Education/ Professional Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, fund management, investment banking, or private equity.
• CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certifications
• Experience working on real estate private investment structures or REITs
• Familiarity with fund structuring and regulatory frameworks in Malaysia and ASEAN
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience engaging with Malaysian/ foreign institutional capital is an added advantage