Head of Real Estate Investment
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A private investment platform with an established real estate portfolio is seeking an experienced executive to lead the next phase of growth and capital deployment.
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Overview
A private investment platform with an established real estate portfolio is seeking an experienced executive to lead the next phase of growth and capital deployment.
This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside principals in a highly entrepreneurial environment, taking ownership of both portfolio performance and new investment activity.
The role combines investment leadership, operational oversight, and strategic execution within a lean, agile platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management and performance of an existing real estate portfolio
- Identify, evaluate, and execute new investment opportunities across multiple real estate sectors
- Drive capital allocation, portfolio optimisation, refinancing, and exit strategies
- Oversee underwriting, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition asset management
- Work closely with principals on investment strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation
- Build and maintain relationships with developers, operating partners, lenders, investors, and advisors
- Establish scalable processes and governance appropriate for a high-performing private investment platform
Ideal Background
- 15+ years of experience in real estate investments, development, asset management, or principal investing
- Demonstrated track record sourcing, executing, and managing direct real estate investments
- Experience operating within a family office, private investment firm, developer, sovereign wealth fund, pension fund, private equity platform, or institutional investor
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to operate autonomously
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, principal-led environment with high accountability
- Experience across acquisitions, asset management, capital structuring, and portfolio management
- GCC experience is advantageous but not essential
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