Merchant Banking Division, Real Estate Operations, Analyst/Associate, Tokyo

MERCHANT BANKING

The Merchant Banking Division (MBD) invests in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, and infrastructure-related assets and companies. Merchant Banking operates on a global platform and our team works in a fast-paced, exciting environment. We look for individuals with versatile skills and a passion for investing.

YOUR IMPACT

The Merchant Banking Division (MBD) Real Estate Operations team is seeking an Associate to join the newly formed Real Estate Operations offering dedicated support for the high growth Real Estate investing business within MBD. This is an exceptionally diverse role that entails collaboration with Global Front Office, Strategists, Engineering, Controllers, Legal, Risk, Credit, Tax, Compliance & across Operational groups to facilitate business that is multi-asset, dynamic and bespoke.

OUR IMPACT

The Real Estate operations team members will become subject matter experts within Operations who play a critical role in establishing new processes, transitioning functions from other parts of the business whilst supporting bespoke and varied transactions. New products/ business, entity creation, trade support & settlement, asset servicing, infrastructure enhancements and cross-regional co-ordination are core activities. The scope of the role and team is expected to evolve and expand as functions transfer into the team and scope of the real estate investment mix changes.

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL

This is an exceptionally diverse role that entails collaboration with Portfolio & Asset Managers, Capital Markets, Strategists, Controllers, Legal, Technologists, Risk, Credit, Tax, Compliance & cross Operational groups.

The successful individual will be expected to work in a team of professionals and be able to be commercial, critical & creative whilst ensuring the highest level of risk management.

• Gain an in depth & comprehensive understanding of a wide range of real estate investments, processes, bespoke transactions and corporate practices / governance
• Partner with the Business and Federation to provide subject matter and system knowledge expertise
• Leverage your skills to decompose complex structured transactions and propose creative, robust operational solutions
• Face off with senior stakeholders and drive priorities
• Exhibit excellent judgement & problem solving skills, particularly in the context of a new team with or without existing precedents

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Candidate must be comfortable in a high pressure environment
• Confident in their verbal and written communication, especially with senior audience
• Strong problem solving and presentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Innate curiosity and drive
• Able to work well in a team environment, cross teams and regions

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