Real Estate Investment Associate

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Real Estate Investment Associate to join our remote investment team. You will source, analyze and execute opportunities across asset classes, perform due diligence, financial modeling, and market research to support recommendations.

This role offers fully remote work, competitive salary with incentives, health insurance, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in real estate investment, finance, or related analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with investment analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential real estate investment opportunities, including acquisitions and dispositions.
• Develop detailed financial models to assess investment viability, including pro forma statements and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct extensive market research and due diligence on properties, markets, and counterparties.
• Assist in the negotiation and structuring of real estate transactions.
• Prepare investment committee memos and presentations to recommend investment strategies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Microsoft Excel

Quantitative analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Investment analysis tools

Market research platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Investment Associate to join their investment team, operating entirely remotely. In this role, you will play a crucial part in sourcing, analyzing, and executing real estate investment opportunities across various asset classes. You will conduct thorough due diligence, financial modeling, and market research to support investment recommendations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to gain in-depth experience in real estate finance and investment within a supportive, fully remote work environment, contributing directly to the firm's investment strategies and portfolio growth, based anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential real estate investment opportunities, including acquisitions and dispositions.
• Develop detailed financial models to assess investment viability, including pro forma statements and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct extensive market research and due diligence on properties, markets, and counterparties.
• Assist in the negotiation and structuring of real estate transactions.
• Prepare investment committee memos and presentations to recommend investment strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in real estate investment, finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel and proficiency with investment analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a focus on flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning within the investment sphere.
• Engaging work with a dynamic team focused on strategic real estate investments.