About the position
Associate Fund Principal: Property Deals & Transactions – PretoriaA leading asset management organisation is seeking an Associate Fund Principal: Property Deals & Transactions to support the leadership, execution and management of a property investment pipeline. The role will be responsible for evaluating, structuring and delivering property transactions while contributing to portfolio growth, investment strategy and value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Fund Principal in managing and executing the property investment deal pipeline.
- Identify and evaluate new property investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Lead transaction assessments, due diligence processes, negotiations and deal execution.
- Evaluate and unlock value within existing property portfolios through acquisitions, disposals and development opportunities.
- Structure transactions involving equity and debt components.
- Prepare and present high-quality investment papers and recommendations to investment committees and stakeholders.
- Drive implementation of property investment strategies, portfolio diversification and risk management initiatives.
- Manage relationships with investors, developers, government entities, DFIs and other industry stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to enhance investment performance.
- Lead, mentor and develop investment professionals within the team.
Minimum Requirements- Honours degree in Finance, Commerce, Real Estate or a related qualification.
- 6–8 years’ experience in property investments, real estate transactions, investment management or deal origination.
- Strong technical knowledge of the real estate investment sector.
- Proven experience in property deal structuring, including equity and debt transactions.
- Experience managing end-to-end transactions, including due diligence, negotiations and financial close.
- FAIS RE5 certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
Advantageous- CA(SA), CFA, MCom, MBA or MSc in Real Estate.
- Experience within an institutional investment environment, property fund, asset manager, private equity, investment bank, development finance institution (DFI) or real estate investment company.
Sector Experience Required: Candidates should have strong exposure to commercial real estate investments, property funds, real estate asset management, property development finance, REITs, investment banking (real estate division), private equity or institutional property portfolios.
Desired Skills:
- Investments
- Management
- Negotiation
- Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Due Diligence
- Deal Origination
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Financial Services
