Associate Director, Group Strategic Investment

About Us

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.  As at 31 March 2024, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management as well as S$100 billion of funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA.  Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics, self-storage and data centres.

Job Description

Responsibilities

As part of the Group Strategic Investment team, the incumbent will be required to:

• Assist with the strategic review  and manage the assessment and execution of corporate actions and mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Manage the execution of transaction activities including but not limited to strategy review, transaction structuring, feasibility studies & pricing, due diligence, negotiation with counter-parties on key terms, legal documentation review, financing and regulatory and internal approvals
• Conduct regular reviews and internal updates of peers and potential strategic investment opportunities globally
• Co-ordinating discussions with investment banks and brokers and maintaining pipeline of opportunities globally
• Liaise with both external consultants and internal departments as part of supporting the transaction activities to enhance value, optimise exit options, manage legal positions/obligations and ensure tax efficiencies
• Independently conduct company research and valuation, compile financial data, develop financial models, perform financial and operational analysis and prepare presentation materials for discussions/presentation to senior management & Board
• Provide guidance to juniors on company analysis, valuation and financial modelling 
• Provide timely capital market developments (M&A, IPO) updates in the relevant industry globally
• Undertake other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned, including strategic analysis and co-ordination on corporate initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in REITs transactions, M&A, corporate transaction and/or corporate finance related work would be preferred
• Broad knowledge of M&A, capital market, direct real estate and REIT transaction
• Numerically competent and able to independently develop complex financial models and conduct financial analysis and valuation
• Possesses strong analytical, research, problem solving skills and communication skills
• Professionally mature to handle interaction with senior management
• Able to prioritize and manage internal as well as external stakeholders well
• Respond well to changing circumstances and tight timelines

Benefits

• Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage for self and family
• Training and development opportunities
• Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences-
• Strong advocate of staff volunteerism
• Wellness programmes

Closing Statement:

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.