Real Estate Business Development & Investment Manager/ Senior Manager

OCTAVE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate is seeking a motivated individual for their Business Development and Investment team. The candidate will engage in the entire investment lifecycle, from market research to asset management, requiring a blend of analytical and financial modeling skills. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years in real estate investment, along with a strong knowledge of investment principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in real estate investment.
• Solid knowledge of investment principles and valuation methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Source, evaluate, and support real estate acquisition deals.
• Perform financial modeling, property valuation, and scenario planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related disciplines

Advanced certifications (e.g. CFA, real estate-related qualifications)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Argus

Yardi

CoStar

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Real Estate Business Development and Investment team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for real estate and a desire to grow their career in investment and asset management. You will be involved in the full investment lifecycle — from research and deal sourcing to financial analysis and post-acquisition asset management. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners across a diverse portfolio of real estate assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify investment opportunities
• Source, evaluate, and support real estate acquisition deals
• Perform financial modeling, property valuation, and scenario planning
• Track and optimize performance of real estate portfolios and assets
• Support deal structuring and coordination with stakeholders
• Assist in lease negotiations, budgeting, and asset enhancement planning
• Manage contracts and oversee capital improvement projects
• Identify portfolio risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and business objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, market research, analysis, or asset management
• Solid knowledge of investment principles (e.g. NOI, IRR, ROI, cap rate) and valuation methodologies
• Proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word; knowledge of real estate software (e.g. Argus, Yardi, CoStar) is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Familiarity with real estate market dynamics, property operations, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin (additional Asian languages are a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related disciplines
• Advanced certifications (e.g. CFA, real estate-related qualifications) are a plus but not required