Director, M&A, Investments

Greystar Management Services, LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

Disability & Life insurance

Generous Paid Time off

15 days vacation + 4 personal days + 2

Sabbatical after years

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Greystar seeks a strategic, self-directed M&A professional to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments globally. Primary focus on Europe and APAC with flexibility to base in London or the United States.

You will own workstreams from market mapping to diligence, execution, and post-merger integration. You will build financial models, evaluate investment cases, and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations, while engaging with senior executives

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of M&A experience at investment banks, strategies consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
• Mid-market M&A transaction experience preferred.
• Real estate or real asset M&A experience is a plus.
• Track record of working independently and driving projects to completion.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comps, precedent transactions, LBO).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&A strategy and target pipelines across regions and business lines.
• Assist with target identification, outreach, and relationship development with sellers and advisors.
• Build and review financial models, valuations, and investment cases for executive decisions.
• Independently manage due diligence workstreams with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations.
• Support negotiation of key deal terms and coordinate with external counsel and advisors.
• Support integration planning and synergy tracking with leaders.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Assess cross-border considerations and travel internationally.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Valuation skills

Cross-border experience

Independence/ambition

Communication with executives

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business

MBA, CFA or equivalent (a plus)

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We’re seeking a strategic, self-directed deal professional to help identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments across our global platform. The primary focus of this role will be Europe and APAC, though we are open to this role sitting in London, UK or the United States. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning workstreams from market mapping and target screening through diligence, execution, and handoff to integration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain M&A strategy and target pipelines across regions and business lines
• Assist with target identification, outreach, and relationship development with sellers, advisors, and intermediaries
• Build and review financial models, valuations, and investment cases for executive-level decisions
• Independently manage due diligence workstreams in partnership with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations
• Support negotiation of key deal terms and coordinate with external counsel and advisors
• Support integration planning and synergy tracking with business and functional leaders
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership
• Assess cross-border considerations, including regulatory, tax, and cultural factors
• Work seamlessly across US and UK time zones and balance priorities from senior stakeholders

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7+ years of M&A experience at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity firm, or corporate development team
• Mid-market M&A transaction experience preferred, as this reflects the size and type of deals the role will support
• Real estate or real asset M&A experience (platform, company, or portfolio-level) a plus; property management or real estate services experience also a plus
• Track record of working independently with minimal oversight, managing ambiguity, and driving projects to completion
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comps, precedent transactions, LBO)
• Sharp strategic and analytical judgment, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and board members
• Cross-border transaction experience and willingness to travel internationally
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent a plus

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

International Travel will be required to visit assets, attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $195,000 USD Annually.
• Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off.
• All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE January 1, 2027 This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.

Our continued success depends on our people.

If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you!

Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships.

Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.