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My client is a leading real estate advisory business specialising in the origination, structuring, and execution of equity-focused Real Estate transactions. We advise investors, developers, and asset owners across a range of sectors, delivering strategic capital solutions and driving high-quality transaction outcomes.

Role Overview

The Director will be a senior member of the advisory team, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing equity real estate transactions. The role is heavily focused on equity capital (joint ventures, minority/majority equity raises, platform investments, recapitalisations) rather than debt advisory.

The successful candidate will combine strong transaction execution skills with a proven ability to generate new business, manage senior client relationships, and lead transactions from origination through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Origination & Execution

• Originate and execute equity-focused real estate transactions across relevant asset classes
• Advise clients on equity structuring, joint ventures, and capital partnering strategies
• Lead transactions end-to-end, including marketing, negotiations, due diligence, and closing
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisers (legal, tax, technical, valuation)

Client Relationship Management

• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with developers, investors, family offices, funds, and asset owners
• Act as a trusted senior adviser to clients on equity strategy and capital markets positioning
• Leverage existing networks to generate repeat business and new mandates

Business Development

• Proactively originate new equity advisory mandates through market engagement and networking
• Contribute to the growth strategy of the advisory platform and expansion into new opportunities
• Represent the firm in the market, enhancing brand presence and reputation
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members on transactions and client work
• Support the development of best practices, processes, and market intelligence within the team

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• Significant experience in real estate advisory, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing
• Demonstrable track record in brengen equity real estate transactions (not debt-led roles)
• Strong understanding of real estate capital structures, joint ventures, and investor requirements
• Established network across investors, developers, and capital providers

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to originate and execute complex transactions
• Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach
• Leadership capability with a collaborative working style
• Opportunity to play a senior role in a growing, entrepreneurial advisory business
• Focus on high-quality equity transactions with leading market participants
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
• Platform for long-term career progression and influence over business strategy

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Real Estate, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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