Investment Underwriting – Vice President / Manager / Associate
Introduction: A leading global real estate investment and asset management firm is seeking an Investment Underwriting professional at the Vice President, Manager or Associate level to join its Japan team. The firm is engaged in a broad range of real estate investment activities, offering exposure to major property transactions and complex investment structures in the Japanese market.
About the Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and managing the entire process of real estate acquisitions and dispositions. The role involves investment underwriting, due diligence, financial analysis, transaction structuring and documentation, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties throughout the investment process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate investment professional to further develop their transaction execution and analytical expertise within an international investment environment.
Responsibilities: ◉Execute and manage all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition transactions. ◉Conduct investment underwriting, property valuations and financial analysis, including cash flow modelling and management. ◉Perform due diligence and evaluate investment opportunities from various perspectives, including real estate markets, industries, geographic locations, tenants and financial performance. ◉Develop and propose solutions for acquisition structures and transaction schemes. ◉Prepare investment proposals, presentations and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. ◉Manage transaction-related documentation, including contracts and other legal agreements. ◉Coordinate with internal teams and external parties throughout the transaction execution process.
Requirements: ◉Bachelor's degree or above. ◉Approximately 3 years of relevant professional experience in real estate valuation, investment underwriting and/or financial analysis, including cash flow modelling and management. ◉Practical experience in due diligence and/or transaction closing processes. ◉Knowledge of and experience with real estate transactions, including trust beneficiary interest transactions, and real estate financing agreements would be an advantage. ◉Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, with a client-oriented mindset. ◉Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email. ◉Business-level Japanese proficiency, including reading, writing and verbal communication. ◉English language skills would be an advantage. ◉Relevant professional qualifications, such as Real Estate Appraiser, Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist, ARES Certified Master or other real estate and finance-related certifications, would be preferred.
Why Apply: ◉Join a leading global real estate investment and asset management platform with a strong presence in Japan. ◉Gain hands-on experience in the full transaction lifecycle, from investment underwriting and due diligence to acquisition and disposition execution. ◉Work on sophisticated real estate investment transactions and develop expertise in financial modelling, valuation and investment structuring. ◉Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in an international investment environment. ◉An opportunity to take on a role with responsibilities and seniority commensurate with your experience, with openings at Vice President, Manager and Associate levels.