Associate/Senior Associate, Group Investments

ESR Group; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a driven Real Estate Investment Associate to join their Group Investment Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to independently assess real estate investments, develop sophisticated financial models, and prepare compelling investment papers that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment analysis and a collaborative spirit, ready to engage with various stakeholders. If you are eager to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful investment strategies, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of investment experience in real estate.
• Strong financial modelling and due diligence skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate real estate investment opportunities and conduct financial modelling.
• Draft investment papers and conduct market research.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Due Diligence

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Learning Agility

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

ESR is seeking a driven and analytical Real Estate Investment Associate with minimum 4 years of investment experience to join the Group Investment Team. In this role, you will independently evaluate real estate investment opportunities, conduct in-depth financial modelling, and prepare high-quality investment papers as well as ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making by ESR senior management

Key Accountabilities - including but not limit to:

• Investment Evaluation:
  Independently assess potential real estate investment opportunities across various asset classes and geographies, including both equity and debt structures.
• Financial Modeling:
  Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to analyze deal-level economics, sensitivity scenarios, and return metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash).
• Investment Papers:
  Draft clear and compelling investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership, outlining the strategic rationale, risks, and recommendations.
• Market Research & Analysis:
  Conduct macro and micro-level market research, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence to inform underwriting assumptions and investment strategy.
• Due Diligence Coordination:
  Liaise with brokers, partners, legal counsel, and other external advisors to facilitate deal execution
• Ad-hoc Analysis:
  Provide on-demand analytical support to senior management, including portfolio reviews, hold/sell analyses, and performance tracking.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor
• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 Years
• Hard Skills: Strong financial modelling skills, run Due Diligence processes independently, strong PowerPoint skills
• Soft Skills: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possesses strong learning agility and an eagerness to pick up challenges