Associate, Investment Management, Sydney Real Estate

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About this role

About BlackRock Real Estate:

BlackRock Real Estate is the dedicated real estate investment group within BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries (“BlackRock Real Estate”) investing in strategies across the risk / return spectrum, providing access to all major property types. As at Q2 2024, BlackRock Real Estate manage $26.5 billion of private real estate equity on behalf of investors worldwide. Operating as a globally integrated platform, the group’s extensive on-the-ground presence includes over 230 professionals in 16 offices across 10 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US and over 30 years of strong client service with a focus on meeting portfolio requirements. Investment structures include commingled funds, co-investments, joint ventures and customized separate accounts. For additional information, please visit BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com

The APAC RE business currently manages AUM of US$7.5bn, mainly through its flagship regional Value-add funds. The business has a team of 30 investment professionals in five offices managing c.100 properties in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and China. The team has a deep track record, is close knit and are passionate value add private equity real estate investors. This is an entrepreneurial and deeply local team within a global platform.

Description/Job Purpose

The Investment Associate will support the Australasia investment team in acquiring and managing investments across diversified sectors including last mile logistics, self-storage, childcare and life sciences. The investment team is agnostic to sector and will pursue the best available risk adjusted returns in the market for our clients. Investments can be undertaken through various structures (single asset, portfolios, joint ventures and platforms).

Responsibilities cover financial modeling, due diligence, investment tracking, and assisting with asset management delivery. The Associate will work independently and cross-functionally, collaborating with internal teams while staying informed on market trends and cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Acquisitions and disposals:

Run and develop cash flow models and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis for potential acquisitions.

Prepare memos and presentations for investment committee reviews.

Coordinate due diligence processes with external and internal teams.

Track acquisitions, dispositions, and assist with the closing process. Read more