Manager, Investment
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the development and structuring of real estate funds, including private funds, development funds, and listed platforms.
- Work with legal, tax, and other advisers to structure compliant and tax-efficient fund entities (e.g. LLPs, SC registered entities, or REITs).
- Develop investor pitch decks, asset and fund financial models, and fund documentation for internal approvals and external presentations.
- Explore and structure joint ventures and co-GP platforms as part of fund origination initiatives, particularly with strategic partners or regional developers.
- Evaluate market gaps and structure investment vehicles that appeal to both domestic and foreign institutional investors.
- Build and manage relationships with Malaysian and regional institutional investors (GLICs, SWFs, insurance funds, family offices, PE funds)
- Drive capital commitment conversion through engagement and addressing investor requirements
- Coordinate and setting up virtual data rooms for - due diligence, Q&A, and subsequent negotiations with investors during fundraising cycles.
- Support post-closing investor onboarding and initial capital draw processes.
- Oversee fund-level cash flows, investment performance, drawdowns, distributions, and fee calculations.
- Track portfolio performance and ensure fund KPIs (IRR, MOIC, income yields) are met.
- Ensure compliance with SC, Bursa, and BNM requirements depending on vehicle type.
- Work closely with finance, asset management, and tax teams to ensure smooth fund operations.
- Monitor market trends and investor appetite to identify potential fund themes (e.g. industrial/logistics, data centers, living sectors, income-generating portfolios).
- Participate in cross-functional investment committees and internal strategy discussions.
- Support business case development for new market entry or product expansion.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- 6–10 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, fund management, investment banking, or private equity.
- CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience working on real estate private investment structures or REITs.
- Familiarity with fund structuring and regulatory frameworks in Malaysia and ASEAN.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Experience engaging with Malaysian/ foreign institutional capital is an added advantage.