Manager, Investment

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Property is seeking a seasoned investment professional to support origination, evaluation and structuring of real estate investments, including funds and co‑investments, in Malaysia. You will manage due diligence, financial modelling and deal execution, while coordinating with legal, tax and fundraising teams.

The role emphasizes strong investor communication, collaboration across departments and governance in fund management, with a focus on delivering value across SDP's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent.
• A professional certification in Real Estate, Accounting or Finance (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACCA, CA, ICAEW, registered valuer) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in financial modelling

Responsibilities

• Origination & investments: Lead or support origination activities, sourcing investment opportunities and expanding SDP's domestic and international investor base.
• Fund formation & capital raising: Support structuring and establishment of real estate funds, including term sheets, partnership agreements, information memoranda and fundraising materials.
• Financial analysis & approvals: Build/review financial models (DCF, IRR, land development models) and prepare investment approval papers.
• Monitoring & compliance: Monitor investment performance and ensure compliance with investment standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder management: Manage relationships with investors, JV partners, regulators and external advisers; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong presentation and investor‑faced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent

Professional certification in Real Estate, Accounting or Finance (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACCA, CA, ICAEW, registered valuer)

Proficiency in financial modelling

Job description

Position Overview

• To support the Investment & Fund Management department in evaluating, structuring, executing and managing investments (including joint ventures, fund investments and co-investments), and in establishing, raising and managing SDP-sponsored funds.

Roles & Responsibilities

Origination & investments

• Lead or support origination activities, including sourcing potential investment opportunities, developing relationships with partners and expanding SDP's domestic and international investor base.
• Lead or support M&A, joint venture and strategic partnership opportunities to deliver inorganic growth for SDP.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, including assessing offtakers’ technical requirements such as power, infrastructure and site specifications.
• Support land conversion and master plan value creation, including infrastructure planning, phasing, plot sale strategy and offtaker engagement.

Financial analysis & approvals

• Build and/or review financial models (including but not limited to DCF, fund waterfall/IRR, yield accretion and land development models) and financial analysis, and to oversee the implementation of best practices and guide junior colleagues.
• Prepare approval papers for investment proposals, including market research, deal structuring, business case analysis, financial analysis, sensitivity analysis and risk assessment.
• Execute and manage investment deals, including conducting appropriate due diligence.

Fund formation & capital raising

• Support the structuring and establishment of real estate funds, including inputs for fund term sheets, partnership agreements and information memoranda; fee and distribution waterfall design; and coordination with legal advisers, tax advisers and fund administrators.
• Support fundraising by preparing investor materials (teasers, information memoranda, pitch decks and data rooms) and handling investor Q&A and due diligence requests from local and foreign investors.
• Support fund operations post-close, including capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and investment committee governance.

Monitoring & compliance

• Monitor investment performance and ensure compliance with SDP’s investment standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends, fund valuations, peer benchmarks and risks.

Stakeholder management

• Manage relationships with investors, JV partners, group companies, regulators and external advisers.
• Lead, mentor and coach junior staff, and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent
• A professional certification in Real Estate, Accounting or Finance (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACCA, CA, ICAEW, registered valuer) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in financial modelling

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in corporate finance and investments, with a preference for a real estate investment management background.
• Experience in fund setup, fundraising or fund management is highly preferred
• Familiarity with relevant Securities Commission guidelines is an added advantage

Skills

• Strong presentation and investor-facing communication skills.