Director, M&A, Investments

Greystar; Newport Beach (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 10 years

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Greystar is seeking an experienced M&A professional to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments across our global platform, with a primary focus on Europe and APAC. The role can sit in London or the United States, operating with high autonomy and ownership of market mapping, diligence, and integration.

You will manage due diligence, finance, tax, and operations workstreams, negotiate terms, and prepare senior leadership materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent a plus
• 5–7+ years of M&A experience at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity firm, or corporate development team
• Real estate or real asset M&A experience a plus; property management or real estate services experience also a plus
• Track record of working independently with minimal oversight, driving projects to completion

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&A strategy and 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

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Executive communication

Cross-border deals

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance,Economics,Business

MBA or CFA preferred

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.

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.

Job Description

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.

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.