JOB PURPOSE

The Manager, Investment and Asset Management, plays a vital role in conceptualising, analysing, and implementing real estate investment and asset strategies to deliver sustainable value and financial returns. This includes formulating investment propositions, assessing financing options, evaluating opportunities, and monitoring financial performance across the property portfolio. The incumbent also leads selected asset enhancement initiatives and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders including Finance, Leasing, and Project Management teams to achieve portfolio objectives.

OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS 

• Timely delivery of investment papers and strategic recommendations for Management and Board consideration
• Effective execution of asset enhancement initiatives with measurable value improvement
• Achievement of portfolio yield targets and optimisation of financial returns
• Demonstrated improvement in asset value through planned capex and enhancement initiatives
• Strategic insights contributed through market intelligence and research outputs

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Real Estate Investment & Financial Strategy

• Participate in end-to-end investment activities, including origination, feasibility analysis, financial modelling, structuring, and execution
• Prepare well-informed investment proposals and presentation decks for decision-making by Senior Management and Board of Directors
• Ensure compliance with internal investment governance frameworks and obtain necessary internal and external approvals
• Evaluate and source efficient financing options, including bank loans and capital market instruments, with a view to optimising borrowing costs
• Conduct ongoing industry research and benchmarking to inform investment decisions and support portfolio competitiveness

Asset Management & Performance Optimisation

• Develop and implement asset strategies to drive asset performance, enhance income and maximise capital appreciation
• Collaborate with Finance to track and analyse asset-level financial performance, operating metrics, and budget variances
• Support annual budgeting processes, and identify capex initiatives to improve property value and operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with Leasing, Project Management and Operations to ensure assets are well maintained, compliant, and positioned to attract tenants
• Build and sustain productive relationships with external parties including brokers, authorities, consultants and key tenants

 Risk Management and Portfolio Diversification

• Formulate and execute strategies for portfolio diversification, considering asset classes, locations, and risk profiles to minimize exposure to market fluctuations.
• Identify and address potential risks associated with property investments, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational interests.
• Gather market intelligence and conduct competitor analysis to make informed investment decisions and identify emerging property investment opportunities.

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Financially savvy with sound understanding of corporate finance
• Strategic thinker with critical problem-solving ability
• Skilled in financial modelling and investment analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• High degree of integrity, responsibility, and dedication to excellence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering or professional qualifications (e.g. CA, CFA)
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in investment, finance, or real estate-related functions

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting investment proposals, including both greenfield developments and brownfield acquisitions
• Strong exposure to transaction execution, from origination through financial close
• Track record of managing complex initiatives across functions in a performance-driven environment