Associate/Senior Associate, Group Investments

Position Summary

ESR is seeking a driven and analytical Real Estate Investment Associate with minimum 4 years of investment experience to join the Group Investment Team. In this role, you will independently evaluate real estate investment opportunities, conduct in-depth financial modelling, and prepare high-quality investment papers as well as ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making by ESR senior management

Key Accountabilities - including but not limit to:

• Investment Evaluation:
  Independently assess potential real estate investment opportunities across various asset classes and geographies, including both equity and debt structures.
• Financial Modeling:
  Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to analyze deal-level economics, sensitivity scenarios, and return metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash).
• Investment Papers:
  Draft clear and compelling investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees and senior leadership, outlining the strategic rationale, risks, and recommendations.
• Market Research & Analysis:
  Conduct macro and micro-level market research, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence to inform underwriting assumptions and investment strategy.
• Due Diligence Coordination:
  Liaise with brokers, partners, legal counsel, and other external advisors to facilitate deal execution
• Ad-hoc Analysis:
  Provide on-demand analytical support to senior management, including portfolio reviews, hold/sell analyses, and performance tracking.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor
• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 Years
• Hard Skills: Strong financial modelling skills, run Due Diligence processes independently, strong PowerPoint skills
• Soft Skills: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possesses strong learning agility and an eagerness to pick up challenges