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Associate Director - Real Estate Finance - Commercial Real Estate Fund


Company : Collins Executive Recruitment


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCollins Executive Recruitment | Corporate Finance, Investment & Advisory | Sydney & Melbourne | kilian@collins-executive.com.au | 0423490310About the Company:Our client, a growing commercial real estate financier and investor in Melbourne, is seeking an accomplished Associate Director with strong real estate finance experience. The firm, which manages both principal capital and capital from external high-net-worth investors, is renowned for its innovative investment strategies and robust portfolio.About the Role:Due to sustained business growth, an opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Associate Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient execution of a variety of credit transactions. Additionally, this role includes the oversight and management of a team of analysts and associates, ensuring the accurate delivery of analysis and investment papers.Responsibilities:Lead a team of Analysts & Associates in investment analysis and transaction management.Structure and negotiate terms for subordinated credit and complex credit investments.Project management and deal leadership in the execution and analysis of investments, including;Ensuring accuracy in preparation of transaction modelling;Leading the preparation of transaction review and investment committee papers and term sheets.Assisting with the presentation of transaction proposals to the investment committee.Assisting or leading documentation review and negotiation ensuring it is in line with relevant approvals and investment best practices;Overseeing and providing the management of the drawdown process for investments.Delivery and ongoing review and management of investment business plans, including continuing review and understanding of performance.Manage external stakeholder relationships throughout the deal life cycle and ensure negotiated outcomes are consistent with relevant approvals.Ensure delivery of all fund, investor and transaction reporting on time and to the requisite assessment standard.Contribute to the training and development of Associates and Analysts.Assist other investment team members in transaction management when capacity constraints are evident.Assist with ancillary activities for the Investment Team, including recruitment, investor relations, capital raising initiatives, and business strategy.Promote company policy, people and culture initiatives, company values and firm objectives.Qualifications:5+ years experience across relevant disciplines in real estate gained in banking, private equity, advisory or investment management.A tertiary qualification with a preference for related fields such as finance, commerce, construction, real estate, or legal.Understanding of construction risks, documentation and contract risks.General understanding of principles of taxation impacting investment decisions.Influence outcomes, motivate individuals and persuade critical internal and external stakeholders.Promote, encourage and motivate for a high-performing culture.Highly developed written and quantitative skills, supplemented by excellent verbal presentation skills.Develop, maintain and extend internal and external networks.Ongoing awareness and knowledge of critical real estate market transactions, investment environment and fundamental industry regulatory changes.Display a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, a capacity to work self-sufficiently under pressure while exercising sound judgement.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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance, Research, and ManagementIndustriesBanking, Financial Services, and Investment Management #J-18808-Ljbffr