Vice President, Investment

Keppel Capital International Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel Capital International Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Vice President, Investments to originate, evaluate and execute real estate opportunities across markets.

You will lead underwriting, structuring, and transaction execution, shaping investment theses, mitigating risks, and delivering sought returns within fund mandates. The role requires 8–10 years in real estate private equity, strong modelling and market insights, and the ability to mentor junior team members while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Accountancy, Real Estate, or Finance.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in real estate private equity is advantageous.
• Ability to form independent investment views and judgements.
• Excellent written and oral communication with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate and evaluate investments per strategy.
• Lead underwriting, valuation, and scenario analysis.
• Oversee due diligence and deal structuring.
• Negotiate terms and manage execution.
• Collaborate with asset management and fund teams.

Skills

Investment judgement

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial modelling

Deal origination

Education

Business/Finance degree

Tools

Excel / Argus

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Vice President, Investments will play a key role within the Real Estate Investments team, responsible for originating, evaluating, underwriting, structuring and executing real estate investments and divestments across target markets and sectors. The role will lead transactions across the full investment lifecycle, from opportunity identification and investment underwriting through due diligence, investment approval, negotiation, documentation and completion. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong investment judgement, commercial acumen and transaction execution capabilities, with the ability to develop and articulate a clear investment thesis, critically assess key risks and return drivers, and make well-reasoned investment recommendations. The role will contribute towards delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns in accordance with the relevant investment mandates and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Origination & Evaluation

Originate, evaluate and execute real estate investment opportunities in line with the relevant fund and investment strategies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external parties to generate investment opportunities and proprietary market insights. Maintain a strong understanding of real estate markets, capital markets, sector trends and investment themes, and identify opportunities arising from changes in market fundamentals, capital flows and industry dynamics. Develop clear investment theses, including the identification of key return drivers, value creation opportunities, downside risks and appropriate mitigants.

Underwriting & Investment Analysis

Lead the financial and commercial evaluation of investment opportunities, including financial modelling, valuation, scenario and sensitivity analysis, capital structure, financing assumptions, business plans and exit strategies. Critically evaluate underwriting assumptions and assess the resilience of investment returns under different market and operating scenarios. Apply sound investment judgement to identify the critical factors that determine investment outcomes, going beyond financial modelling to form independent and well-supported investment views. Prepare and present investment recommendations and approval papers to senior management and the relevant investment committees.

Transaction Execution

Lead and project-manage investment and divestment processes. Coordinate commercial, financial, legal, tax, technical and other due diligence workstreams, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers. Lead commercial negotiations and transaction execution, including transaction structuring, financing, documentation and completion. Identify material transaction risks and work with relevant internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate commercial, structural and contractual mitigants.

Portfolio & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Asset Management and Fund Management teams to ensure alignment between investment underwriting, asset-level business plans and fund objectives. Provide an investment perspective on strategic asset and portfolio initiatives, including major capital expenditure, refinancing, recapitalisation, asset repositioning and divestments.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to junior members of the Investments team. Foster a collaborative, intellectually rigorous investment culture that encourages constructive challenge, independent thinking and disciplined decision-making.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess Degree in Business, Economics, Accountancy, Real Estate, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience of relevant working experience.
• Experience in real estate private equity investments will be an added advantage.
• Ability to form independent investment views, challenge assumptions and exercise sound commercial and investment judgement.
• The ability to make effective investment decisions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
• Self‑motivated team player who is meticulous, detailed oriented, organized and able to learn quickly, independently with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in financial modelling, market and industry research in real estate or other private equity assets.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively across different functions and levels.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Willing to travel frequently to key markets.

BUSINESS SEGMENT

Real Estate PLATFORM Investment Keppel is a global asset manager and operator headquartered in Singapore. With operations in more than 20 countries worldwide, we provide innovative solutions that address some of the world's most pressing needs across the energy transition, rapid urbanisation, and increasing digitalisation. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, Keppel harnesses the strengths and expertise of our business units to develop, operate and maintain real assets, which provide diverse solutions that are good for the planet, for people and for the Company.

Keppel actively seeks out bright and dynamic individuals to join our talent pool. We offer our employees opportunities to grow and shape their careers, across the geographies in which we operate. Be part of our Keppel family today. Find out how Keppel is committed to shaping a brighter, better tomorrow, and building a sustainable future for all.