Associate - Asset Management - Investment Management

Job Description - Associate - Investment (Asset Management)

Job Title: Associate - Investment (Asset Management)

Department: Investment Management

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Investment - Asset Management professional to support the Investment Management team across asset management, investment analysis, deal acquisition and portfolio-related activities.

The candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals on evaluating acquisition opportunities, financial analysis, due diligence, investment materials, asset performance and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead/support deal acquisition and investment evaluation from opportunity assessment through transaction closure.

- Conduct detailed financial modelling, investment analysis and feasibility assessment for prospective acquisitions.

- Support due diligence activities, including market, financial, commercial and asset-level analysis.

- Prepare investment memorandums, presentations and analysis for senior management and the Investment Committee.

- Conduct research and analysis of relevant markets and identify potential investment opportunities.

- Manage and analyse the performance of existing assets, including operating performance, budgets and business plans.

- Develop and review operating and capital budgets for assets under management and prospective investments.

- Coordinate with external consultants/advisors for market studies, valuation, cost estimates, financial, tax and other due diligence requirements.

- Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management, investors and other stakeholders.

- Support strategic and analytical projects across the Investment Management function.

Mandatory Candidate Requirements:

- 6+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Asset Management background is mandatory.

- Deal Acquisition / Investment Acquisition experience is mandatory.

- Strong experience in Real Estate Investment / Asset Management / Private Equity / Investment Management.

- Proven experience in financial modelling and investment analysis.

- Strong understanding of the complete investment/acquisition lifecycle, including evaluation, due diligence and transaction execution.

- Prior experience in managing or analysing real estate assets/portfolios will be strongly preferred.

- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

- Strong analytical, commercial and financial acumen.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate should have a strong combination of Asset Management + Deal Acquisition + Investment Analysis experience. Candidates whose experience is limited only to property operations, leasing, sales or general real estate activities will not be considered.

Mandatory: Asset Management background + Deal Acquisition experience