JobSummary
Asia Properties is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development (M&A) to support the origination, evaluation, and execution of real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments across the region. This role sits at the centre of the company's growth agenda, working closely with senior leadership, business units and external advisors to identify and close deals that expand the company's land bank, income-producing portfolio and development pipeline.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical rigour with a genuine interest in real estate markets, and is comfortable managing multiple live transactions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
JobDescription
Deal Origination &Market Intelligence
Identify and screen potential acquisition targets, including land parcels, income-generating assets, development sites, portfolios, and developer/operator partnerships
Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities through brokers, agents, government land sale programmes, and direct relationships with landowners and developers
Track market trends, transaction comparables, competitor activity and regulatory/policy changes affecting real estate investment across target markets
Financial Analysis &Valuation
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities, including DCF analysis, residual land valuation, IRR/equity multiple analysis and cap rate benchmarking
Prepare feasibility studies covering market positioning, highest-and-best-use analysis, development cost estimates and revenue assumptions
Analyse comparable transactions and market data to support pricing and negotiation positions
Due Diligence &Transaction Execution
Coordinate end-to-end due diligence workstreams, including legal, financial, tax, technical/engineering, planning and ESG diligence, working with internal teams and external advisors (lawyers, auditors, consultants, valuers)
Support deal structuring, including joint venture arrangements, SPV structures, earn-outs and financing considerations
Draft and review transaction documents such as term sheets, letters of intent, and investment/board papers, in coordination with legal counsel
Prepare investment committee and board presentations, clearly articulating deal rationale, risks and returns
Stakeholder &Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, joint venture partners, government agencies, financial institutions and other market participants
Liaise with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, development, asset management and operations to align on deal terms and execution requirements
Support negotiations with counterparties, sellers and JV partners under the guidance of senior corporate development leadership
Post-Deal Support
Support integration planning and handover to asset management/development teams following completion
Track post-acquisition performance against underwriting assumptions and flag variances
Requirements
Qualifications &Experience
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field; MBA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
5–8 years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, real estate private equity,or real estate investment/development, with direct exposure to real estate transactions
Demonstrated track record of supporting or executing property acquisitions, joint ventures, or portfolio transactions
Familiarity with real estate asset classes (residential, commercial, retail, industrial/logistics, hospitality)and REIT/fund investment structures is highly valued
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including DCF, residual land value and comparable transaction analysis
Solid understanding of real estate fundamentals, market cycles and development economics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise materials for senior management and investment committees
Strong negotiation andrelationship-management skills
Close attention to detail and strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals concurrently under tight timelines
Proficiency in Excel-based financial modelling and PowerPoint; familiarity with real estate/finance data platforms
A collaborative, proactive mindset with sound commercial judgement and the ability to work effectively across teams and cultures