Investment Manager - Private Equity Real Estate

About the Firm

The firm is a private equity real estate investor focused on value-add and opportunistic strategies across Germany. With a strong track record and institutional capital base, we invest in underperforming assets, repositioning opportunities, development projects, and complex situations across office, logistics, residential, and alternative real estate sectors.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially minded and execution-driven Investment Manager to join our Berlin-based team. The successful candidate will play a leading role in sourcing, underwriting, and executing real estate investments across Germany. This is a high-impact role with full exposure to the investment lifecycle, from origination through to exit.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and assess real estate investment opportunities across Germany, focusing on value-add and special situations
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, advisors, and operating partners
• Lead underwriting and financial modelling, including DCF, IRR, and scenario analysis
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams, including legal, technical, tax, and ESG assessments
• Support deal structuring, negotiations, and preparation of investment committee materials
• Collaborate with asset management team to monitor performance and drive value creation initiatives post-acquisition
• Conduct market research and track trends in capital markets, occupier demand, and regulatory developments in key German cities
• Represent the firm in external meetings and contribute to thought leadership within the team

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of experience in private equity real estate, investment banking (real estate), or principal investment roles
• Proven track record of leading deals or playing a central role in successful transactions in Germany
• Deep understanding of German real estate markets, investment fundamentals, and local regulatory environment
• Advanced financial modelling and commercial analysis skills
• Independent and proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken)
• Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field; MRICS, CFA, or similar credentials are a plus