Investment Manager

Job Designation: Associate Principal Investments (General Manager )

Budget - 70 lakhs per annum

Reporting to: Chief Investment Officer

Location: Mumbai

About the Platform

Our client is a leading real estate investment management platform with ~USD 2.5 billion AUM , focused on developing and managing institutional-grade Class A commercial office assets across Indias top cities including Bangalore, NCR, Pune, and Mumbai .

The platform manages a portfolio of ~10 million sq. ft. and partners with global pension funds, insurance companies, and leading financial institutions . It is a fully integrated investment manager with in-house capabilities across investments, fund management, design & development, leasing, and asset management .

About the Investment Team

The Investment team is responsible for end-to-end transaction management across the lifecycle of real estate investments. This includes origination, negotiations, structuring, underwriting, due diligence, documentation, and deal closure .

Team members work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and also contribute to business development initiatives, new investment themes, and fund-level strategy .

Role Summary

The Associate Principal Investments will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, structuring, and closing commercial real estate investments . The role requires independent ownership of transactions and active engagement with landowners, JV partners, IPCs, advisors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Execution

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of investable commercial real estate opportunities
• Independently lead transactions including negotiations with landowners, JV partners, and intermediaries
• Evaluate opportunities sourced by internal teams and external advisors
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize term sheets and transaction structures
• Support negotiations through definitive documentation and deal closure

Financial Modelling & Market Analysis

• Develop detailed financial models aligned to partnership and investment structures
• Assess returns, risks, sensitivities, and downside scenarios
• Conduct market and competitive analysis on product, pricing, and demand-supply dynamics

Due Diligence, Documentation & IC Process

• Drive commercial, financial, legal, and tax due diligence through third-party advisors
• Coordinate with design, development, leasing, and asset management teams for feasibility and business planning
• Identify risks and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies
• Prepare and present Investment Memorandums to the Investment Committee
• Negotiate transaction documents and ensure completion of conditions precedent (CPs)

Preferred Experience

• Commercial real estate investments / development platform / real estate private equity
• Strong understanding of local regulations, by-laws, approvals, and land-related compliance , especially in Maharashtra (Mumbai/Pune)
• Experience in deal structuring and working with institutional / international capital
• Established relationships with IPCs, brokers, intermediaries, and advisors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Ability to build investment theses and compelling business cases
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to lead cross-functional workstreams

Qualification & Experience

• MBA / CA / CFA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in real estate private equity, investment management, development platform, or real estate investment banking

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, or background.