Director, Investment, Student Housing

InforCapital, partnership; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

InforCapital, partnership is seeking a Director of Investment for its student housing platform in Dallas, United States. This role involves leading high-performing teams, refining investment strategies, and executing key transactions to drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in real estate investment, particularly in student housing, showcasing a proven track record of successful deal management and strong financial skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of real estate investment experience with direct exposure to student housing or residential assets.
• Proven track record of leading transactions from sourcing through to close.
• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of real estate capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing investment team to originate, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions and divestments.
• Develop and refine the investment thesis for student housing across the US.
• Manage end-to-end transactions including market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Real estate investment experience

Team leadership

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business

Job description

# Director, Investment, Student HousingMapletree U.S.DirectorReal EstateReal EstateFull-timeLocationDallas, United StatesDate PostedMay 16, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / Director jobs in Dallas, United States" are published.## About This RoleMapletree U.S., the American platform of Mapletree Investments (headquartered in Singapore), is seeking a Director of Investment to lead its student housing platform in the United States. Mapletree's student housing portfolio comprises more than 80 Purpose-Built Student Housing assets with over 25,000 beds across the US, Europe, and Australia, with total AUM of S$4.9 billion.**The Role**Spearhead growth by leading a high-performing investment team to originate, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions and divestments across Mapletree's 8,000-bed student housing platform in the US. Working closely with development, asset management, and senior leadership, shape and deliver on ambitious growth targets to ensure market-leading returns and long-term value creation.**Key Responsibilities**- Strategy & Sourcing: Develop and refine the investment thesis for student housing across the US. Identify and cultivate relationships with brokers, developers, operators, lenders, and joint-venture partners.- Deal Execution: Lead end-to-end transactions including origination, market research, financial modeling, due diligence, structuring, and negotiation. Manage internal Investment Committees and coordinate approvals.- Portfolio Optimization: Collaborate with asset management to underwrite value-add opportunities, reposition assets, and plan exits. Monitor performance metrics and enhance cash flow and IRRs.- Capital Recycling: Assist in portfolio curation and product development to grow AUM through partnerships, funds, or public offerings.- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary investment team. Report directly to the CEO, Student Housing, with regular engagement with senior leadership in Asia and Europe.**Qualifications**- Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business (advanced degree preferred).- 8+ years of real estate investment experience with direct exposure to student housing or residential assets.- Track record of leading transactions from sourcing through close.- Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of real estate capital markets.Apply for this Position