Job Summary
Our client is one of the biggest real estate investment company in the world. Their Japan office is looking for an associate.Key Responsibilities for this role:
• Assist in formulating investment strategies at the asset level and developing investment proposal for the Japanese market
• Produce analysis and presentation materials on investment opportunities and market strategies; underwrite potential investment/divestment opportunities
• Monitor and update transaction market activities regularly, collect potential transaction information from brokers, owners and other channels
• Source data and information to support an investment pitch
• Lead the valuations and feasibility analyses as required in support of any asset acquisition recommendations
• Prepare investment papers, collect data and information for Q&A by fund team and IC members, contribute to asset plans and budgets
• Study and find the best quality service provider/team who can perform due diligence service including market research, legal and physical
• Cultivate and maintain the relationship with the service providers in areas of leasing, transaction and due diligence.
• Manage investment process including CDD check, due diligence and execution of transactions
• Maintain integrity of data held on relevant systems
• Maintain and keep abreast of any changes in the legal and tax structure within the Japanese market and ensure structures used to hold the fund’s assets are appropriately modelled.
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• High level of proficiency in English and Japanese
• Keen interest in real estate investment and finance
• 2 to 8 years’ of working experience in Japanese real estate and investment markets will be a plus
• Strong technical skills of Microsoft Office software suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Working knowledge in managing Argus Enterprise system will be a plus
