Strategic Investment; Logistics real estate

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, intelligent, and capable real estate investment professional with robust financial modeling and analytical skills, preferably with some experience in logistics real estate and/or experience in UK and other European markets. In addition to strong technical skills, the ideal candidate should be a self-starter and entrepreneurial, can effectively multitask and propose new investment ideas. It will be added quality if the candidate also brings some asset management, capital market, fundraising, or development experience, though it is not required.

The ideal candidate shall possess the following professional qualifications:

• Candidates must have a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution, with preferred degrees in real estate, finance, business, accounting, economics, or related areas.
• 8 or more years of direct real estate investment experience, either within an investment management / private equity fund or real estate company, with a strong track record underwriting and executing deals (preferable logistics) in target markets.
• Having successful investment experience in more than one coutry in UK and other European markets would be a strong plus.
• Possess robust financial modeling skills for complex real estate projects, including development, value-add, and core-plus projects with multiple shareholders/JV partnership structures and complex capital stacks. Candidate must be able to effectively and accurately build, alter, and update financial models to produce financial return analysis, scenario and sensitivity analysis, DCF, and multiple tiers of waterfall.
• Have a solid understanding of macroeconomic trends, capital market conditions, and real estate fundamentals, and are able to translate that knowledge into practical underwriting assumptions and analysis of potential and existing projects.
• Effective communication skills and cross-culture sensitivity with internal and external stakeholders of varied seniorities.
• Have a keen interest in private and public market real estate investments, cross-border commerce, and a global perspective of economic interactions.
• English language proficiency is a must, and professional working level Chinese language skill is desirable but not required;
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

A successful candidate would also possess the following characteristics:

• High level of integrity and dependability are absolutely required.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive in driving preliminary acquisition work.
• Sound judgment and independent thinking, balancing proactive problem solving and seeking collaborative input to produce results/deliverables effectively.
• A respectful, professional, thoughtful, balanced work style that fits effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual who is disciplined in oversight of details yet possesses a “big picture” perspective.
• Effective in engaging stakeholders, both internally as well as partners, third party firms, and industry leaders.
• A team player who motivates peers and builds cohesive teams.

This outstanding acquisition and investment position is part of the team responsible for the growth strategies in Europe by building and managing a logistics real estate portfolio thoughtfully and strategically that aligns with the company’s long-term objectives of globalizing its business. This position will also work closely with the management team at the corporate headquarters and across different JDP regional teams, as well as with other business units within the  group.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interact effectively with brokers, sellers, and developers to source new deals. Develop financial models…