Fund Principal: Property Deals & Transactions / Property Investment Executive

• An exciting opportunity is available for a highly experienced Fund Principal: Property Deals & Transactions to join a leading organisation within the investment and asset management sector.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a strong pipeline of property investment transactions, including property developments, acquisitions, disposals, debt, equity and indirect investments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Originate and oversee new property investment opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities to unlock value within an existing property portfolio, including potential acquisitions and disposals.
• Oversee the structuring of property transactions incorporating both equity and debt.
• Lead the preparation of investment committee reports and deal motivations.
• Manage the sale and acquisition of assets in line with portfolio and investment objectives.
• Identify, structure and close value-accretive property transactions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and close profitable business opportunities with new and existing partners.
• Manage the property deal pipeline, including board motivations, reporting and transaction status.
• Monitor property and investment market developments to identify new opportunities and competitive advantages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours Degree or equivalent in Finance, Property or Real Estate.
• Certification/Diploma in Property Law and Sales.
• FAIS RE05 Certificate, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• 10–12 years’ investment and deal experience within the property industry.
• At least 5 years’ Senior Management experience with direct reports.
• Strong track record in property investment transactions and deal origination.

Advantageous Qualifications

• MSc in Real Estate
• MBA
• CA(SA)
• CFA

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong deal structuring expertise across equity and debt
• Cross-sector real estate experience
• Advanced financial modelling skills
• Strong understanding of debt instruments
• Corporate finance experience
• Property risk experience
• Strong commercial and investment acumen
• Target and performance driven
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities
• Computer literacy