Director - Transaction Execution - Credit - Real Estate Investment Fund

Rare opportunity for a talented property finance/investment professional looking for a leadership role with a leading Real Estate fund in Melbourne.

My client is a leading commercial Real Estate financier & investor with offices in Melbourne. They manage several billion dollars on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors.
Due to an internal promotion, a position has opened up for a talented Investment Director. This position is responsible for the effective execution of various transactions across subordinated debt and equity.
You will also oversee and manage a team of analysts and associates to ensure effective, accurate, and timely delivery of analysis and investment papers.

This is an ideal opportunity for a talented property finance or investment professional looking for a leadership role with a leading Real Estate fund with a strong focus on Transaction Execution and people management.
Upon successful hire, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the project team in initial investment analysis and coordination with internal and external stakeholders in structuring and negotiating mandate terms for equity, subordinated credit and complex credit investments.
• Oversee and contribute to the training and development of team members, whether on an individual or team basis.
• Project management and deal leadership in the execution and analysis of mandated and complex investments.
• Delivery, ongoing assessment and management of investment business plans, to include, where appropriate, the recommendation for amending or improving business plans.
• Management of external stakeholder relationships throughout the deal life cycle and ensuring negotiated outcomes are consistent with relevant approvals.
• Ensure the delivery of all fund, investor and transaction reporting on time and to the requisite assessment standard by deal team members.
• Manage the team's capacity and allocate tasks across the Investment team in coordination with the senior leadership team.
• Assist other teams with transactions when capacity constraints are evident.
• Assist with ancillary activities to the Investment Team, including recruitment, investor relations, capital raising initiatives and business strategy.
• Promotion of team and company policy, people and culture initiatives, company values and firm objectives.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 10+ experience in Real Estate across investment banking, private equity, corporate banking, treasury, advisory or investment management.
• High level of analysis, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving with the ability to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Strong teamwork philosophy.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and financial modelling principals
• Accurate, high-quality analysis and reporting on a timely basis.
• Build strong relationships based on trust and respect.
• Persuade and influence the thoughts and actions of others.
• Articulate and persuasively present critical arguments.
• Negotiate and influence successful outcomes.

Would you like to hear more? Please send your CV to Kilian@collins-executive.com.au to be considered for this and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential.