Director, Fund Management

This is a combined executive leadership role. The successful candidate will serve asExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer , leading the investment management business on a day-to-day basis. The role is accountable for investment performance, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and business growth.

1. Lead the Investment Committee process, from sourcing and underwriting through approval, execution, asset management and exit.
2. Track each fund and portfolio against the returns promised to investors, and act early when an asset falls behind.
3. Make sure every investment case put to the committee is realistic, properly tested and clearly explained

1. Manage relationships with existing investors and provide clear, accurate and timely reporting.
2. Lead capital raising efforts for new investment , co-investment opportunities and managed mandates.
3. Identify and develop new investor relationships to support business growth.

1. Serve as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of the licensed investment management entity.
2. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including risk management, valuation, conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations.
3. Work closely with the Board of Directors, external auditors, fund administrators, custodians, trustees and other service providers.
4. Promote a strong culture of governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation.

1. Set and execute the strategic direction of the business.
2. Lead, develop and mentor the investment and operations teams.
3. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Represent the organisation with investors, regulators, business partners and other key stakeholders.

1. At least 15 years in real estate, ideally in investment, fund management or asset management.
2. At least 8 years in senior management at Investment Director level or above.
3. A track record across the full investment cycle of buying, managing and selling assets, backed by results.
4. Experience raising capital from institutional or private wealth investors.
5. Strong knowledge of Asia Pacific real estate markets. Experience in hospitality or infrastructure is a strong advantage.
6. Working knowledge of MAS rules for fund managers, and able to meet MAS fit and proper criteria.
7. A degree in real estate, finance, economics or a related field. A professional qualification such as CFA, MRICS or CAIA is an advantage.

1. Hands-on, with full ownership of results. Comfortable leading a lean team and getting into the detail when needed.
2. Sound commercial judgement and cost discipline. Treats investors' money as their own and will walk away from a deal that does not stack up.
3. High integrity and strong relationship skills, with the credibility to earn the trust of investors, partners and regulators.