About The Department
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full‐service securities firm, managing and advising over US$1.9 trillion in assets. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long‐term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) is the global private real‐estate investment management arm of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value‐add and regional core real‐estate investment strategies, and currently manages approximately US$52 billion of assets under management on behalf of its clients.
About The Role
Position: Associate in the Sydney office, covering Australia and New Zealand real‐estate investments.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to transactions from a buy‐side perspective on behalf of proprietary real‐estate investment funds, including opportunistic and core investment strategies.
* Build financial models and prepare investment committee materials on new real‐estate opportunities.
* Perform due diligence and assist with the execution of acquisitions, including liaising with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
* Support the execution of business plans for existing investments, developing and maintaining working relationships with external asset managers and recommending asset‐management initiatives to drive value.
* Undertake market research, analyse trends and share insights with the team to help inform the strategic direction of the funds and identify new opportunities.
Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce or economics.
* 4+ years of relevant investing experience in the real‐estate sector, including knowledge of valuation principles.
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex information quickly and accurately.
* Ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly.
* Strong aptitude for numbers and experience with financial modelling.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
* Demonstrates strong project‐management skills and excels as a value team player.
* Results‐driven and able to perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
EEO Statement
International equal‐opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‐section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
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