Associate Director/ Director, Southeast Asia (Real Estate Investment)

About Us

Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 5 November 2025, CLI had S$120 billion of funds under management. CLI holds stakes in eight listed real estate investment trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-theme strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres and private credit.

Job Description

As part of the CapitaLand Investment SEA business, you will be part of the SEA Investment team, reporting to the Head of Investment. You will play a pivotal role in supporting and leading investment, M&A, and related activities within the Southeast Asia (SEA) Investment landscape. Your key responsibilities will encompass the following areas:

Responsibilities

• •Develop and implement comprehensive investment strategies to support existing funds and facilitate the creation of new funds, with the objective of growing Funds Under Management (FUM).
• •Identify and secure pipeline assets for the fund through proactive deal sourcing and origination efforts.
• •Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop optimal investment structures and capital strategies to enhance investment returns.
• •Perform comprehensive market studies, develop operating assumptions, and conduct financial analyses with investment team to evaluate the feasibility of potential investments.
• •Conduct thorough due diligence and negotiations on potential pipeline assets and fund-related investments, ensuring compliance with investment criteria and risk management standards.
• •Oversee the preparation and submission of investment-related documentation required for internal and fund investment committee approvals.
• •Ensure successful execution of divestment transactions to optimize portfolio performance.
• •Lead and mentor junior investment team members fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• •Good understanding in a wide variety of asset classes.
• •The Company may assign additional duties and/or vary the scope of work according to business requirements. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving business needs are essential.
• •Experience in fund management is preferred, but open to exploring candidates with fund management perspective, with a solid track record of deal experience in Southeast Asia.
• •Open to candidates from banking sector but possess good knowledge of Real Estate.
• •Proficient in stakeholder management.
• •Resourceful, solution-oriented with the ability to connect the dots to drive successful investment outcomes in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Benefits

• •Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage for self and family
• •Training and development opportunities
• •Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences-
• •Strong advocate of staff volunteerism
• •Wellness programmes

Closing Statement:

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.