Senior Real Estate Investment Manager - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Real Estate Investment Manager to lead sourcing, underwriting, and management of a diverse, global real estate portfolio.

The role is remote-first with a focus on strategic investments across asset classes, including opportunities in the South African market. You will leverage extensive financial acumen, deal‑making track record, and strong communication to drive portfolio growth in a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in real estate investment, acquisitions, or asset management.
• Proven success in sourcing, structuring, and closing significant real estate transactions.
• Expertise in financial modeling and valuation methods (DCF, comparables).
• Strong ability to work autonomously in a remote, global team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and underwrite new real estate investment opportunities aligned with strategy.
• Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis for acquisitions.
• Manage portfolios, oversee asset performance and value enhancement initiatives.
• Build relationships with brokers, developers, lenders, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and reports for committees.
• Negotiate terms, partnerships, and financing structures.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with remote colleagues across functions and geographies.
• Ensure adherence to investment policies, laws, and regulations.
• Provide mentorship to junior investment staff.

Skills

Financial modeling

Real estate investment

Negotiation

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, MBA

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international real estate investment firm, is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Senior Real Estate Investment Manager to join their exclusively remote team. This pivotal role involves sourcing, evaluating, and managing a diverse portfolio of real estate investments across various asset classes. The successful candidate will leverage extensive market knowledge, financial acumen, and strong deal‑making capabilities to drive portfolio growth and maximize returns. We are looking for a self‑motivated and experienced professional who can operate effectively in a remote‑first environment, possesses exceptional analytical skills, and has a proven track record of success in institutional real estate investment, ideally with exposure to the South African market. This is a unique opportunity to shape significant investment strategies from anywhere, contributing to the firm's global real estate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, underwrite, and execute new real estate investment opportunities in alignment with the firm's strategy.
• Conduct in-depth due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis for potential acquisitions.
• Manage existing investment portfolios, overseeing asset performance, strategic planning, and value enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, developers, lenders, and other key industry stakeholders globally.
• Prepare comprehensive investment committee memos, presentations, and reports.
• Negotiate transaction terms, partnership agreements, and financing structures.
• Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and competitor activities to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate effectively with remote colleagues across different functions and geographies.
• Ensure compliance with all investment policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior investment team members, fostering a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, MBA, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in real estate investment, acquisitions, or asset management, preferably within a global or institutional context.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, structuring, and closing significant real estate transactions.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies (DCF, comparables, etc.), and real estate capital markets.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding workload in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of diverse real estate asset classes and international markets.
• A proactive, results‑oriented approach with a high degree of integrity.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive executive salary and a significant performance‑based bonus structure, reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of this role. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and work‑life integration. You will have the opportunity to manage substantial investment capital and drive impactful real estate strategies on a global scale. Our client provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and advancement within a leading international firm. You will collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals. Enjoy the benefits of working with cutting‑edge investment strategies and resources, all from the comfort of your chosen location.