Associate, Real Estate Investment and Asset Management, Asia Pacific

Manulife; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking an Associate in the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment and Asset Management team. The role entails preparing financial models and supporting asset management initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in real estate investment or asset management.
• Experience in institutional private equity real estate investment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with additional Asian language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models and underwriting for real estate investments.
• Conduct market analysis and produce investment proposals.
• Support asset management plans and portfolio performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Argus

Job description

This role as an Associate in the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment and Asset Management team offers a unique opportunity to work on transactions and asset management strategies for real estate investments.

Position Responsibilities

Prepare financial models, underwriting and relevant analysis to evaluate real estate investment (direct, joint ventures, op-co / prop-co, other structures and / or instruments) mainly in Southeast Asia and also regional investments in Asia Pacific.

Produce investment proposals and support deal team leaders in origination, evaluation, due diligence, and execution ofreal estate investments.

Conduct market analysis on key markets, sub-markets, and real estate sectors to support investment evaluation, asset management and formulation of strategy.

Support senior team members in asset management works for existing real estate portfolio including planning, budgeting, leasing, property management, and building operations.

Develop, recommend, and execute approved asset management plans and strategies for the portfolio with respect to revenues and expenses, leasing, and asset enhancement initiatives.

Support senior team members in developing and executing appropriate annual business plan for each asset. Conduct periodic asset level reviews (monthly / quarterly / bi-annual / annual) and analyses of each asset in the portfolio; ensure the asset management system and other systems of record are current and accurate; update asset management plans as appropriate.

Support senior team members in overseeing portfolio performance and internal financial and operational benchmarks for each asset and asset class, including but not limited to occupancy levels, projected cash flows, P & L performance NPV and reaching underwriting IRR as well as the organizations Long-Term Return Assumption goals.

Support Asia Pacific Real Estateteam on the strategic initiatives, product development and fund raising.

Support senior team members in managing and interfacing with external parties including JV partners, operating partners, asset managers, leasing agents, property managers and other third party vendors.

Support the local office set-up, administration and management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Business, Finance, Real Estate, Surveying or related subject preferred.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in institutional Asia Pacific private equity real estate investment / asset management or investment banking would be preferred. Corporate level investment or valuation experiences would have higher priority.

Strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)

Strong attention to details. Able to take ownership and work independently with guidance and supervision from the leadership team.

Strong risk assessment skills. Able to compile, monitor, examine, and audit various financial, performance, and / or data reports for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to performance benchmarks.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to present to and work with senior management and external clients (at least one additional Asian language preferred).

Strong interpersonal skills, a passionate and responsible individual, a good team player and a flexible mindset adaptable to changes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and Argus.

When you join our team :

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid