We are recruiting for a leading Real Assets Fund Manager with presence in about 10 countries in Asia Pacific.
They have interest in renewables, logistics real estate, data centres, and energy.
As Director, Fund Management for South-East Asia, you will play an important role in delivering superior returns, strengthening investor relationships, and shaping the future of their fund management businesses.
You will be responsible for various strategic leadership and stewardship such and ensuring returns are met/exceeded.
You will be collaborating with senior leadership and partners to structure and launch new ventures with fresh capital inflows as well to scaling existing funds.
You will ensure precision and consistency in financial modelling and reporting.
You will be also providing strategic insights and recommendations to investment committees and boards on business plans and balance sheet investments.
You will build trusted relationships with investors, boards, lenders, advisers, and market participants.
You will oversee investment approvals and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with fund mandates and long-term strategy as well as guiding the team in preparing compelling investment papers, models, and presentations.
You will ensure optimal allocation of transactions and delivery of strong asset performance across ventures.
You will safeguard investor capital by embedding best-in-class compliance, governance, and risk management practices.
Lastly, you will establish efficient systems and processes to support long-term, sustainable fund growth.
Requirements
You have about 10+ years’ experience in fund management, private equity, or real estate investment management, with a strong track record of delivering returns.
You are a subject matter expert in financial modelling, investment analysis, and fund reporting with exposure to logistics/industrial real estate preferred.Proven ability to lead and develop a small team, while engaging confidently with investors, boards, and lenders.Strong commercial acumen with experience in acquisitions, divestments, and capital management.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Description
Director, Fund Management
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
As Director, Fund Management, you will lead a small, high-performing team to drive the growth and performance of ESR’s fund platform.
With a primary focus on Singapore funds and a secondary remit covering Vietnam and Malaysia, you will play a central role in delivering superior returns, strengthening investor relationships, and shaping the future of ESR’s ventures.
Reporting to the CEO of ESR Fund Managers Pte Ltd, you will be both a strategic partner and a hands-on leader, guiding your team to excellence.
Strategic Fund Leadership
Take end-to-end ownership of fund and venture performance, ensuring returns consistently meet or exceed targets.Lead, coach, and develop a small team of fund professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.Anticipate and secure resourcing needs to support scaling funds and new ventures.Collaborate with senior leadership and partners to structure and launch new ventures with fresh capital inflows. Insightful Reporting & Analytics
Ensure precision and consistency in financial modelling and reporting.Deliver high-quality external reporting and compliance submissions that inspire investor confidence.Provide strategic insights and recommendations to investment committees and boards on business plans and balance sheet investments.Analyse market trends and fund performance to position ESR ahead of market shifts. Investor & Stakeholder Engagement
Build trusted relationships with investors, boards, lenders, advisers, and market participants.Represent ESR with authority and clarity, reinforcing our position as a market leader in logistics real estate. Driving Transactions
Oversee investment approvals and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with fund mandates and long-term strategy.Guide your team in preparing compelling investment papers, models, and presentations.Ensure optimal allocation of transactions and delivery of strong asset performance across ventures. Compliance & Risk Leadership
Safeguard investor capital by embedding best-in-class compliance, governance, and risk management practices.Establish efficient systems and processes to support long-term, sustainable fund growth. Requirements
10+ years’ experience in fund management, private equity, or real estate investment management, with a strong track record of delivering returns.Expertise in financial modelling, investment analysis, and fund reporting; exposure to logistics/industrial real estate preferred.Proven ability to lead and develop a small team, while engaging confidently with investors, boards, and lenders.Strong commercial acumen with experience in acquisitions, divestments, and capital management.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.Strategic yet hands-on, with high integrity and strong governance orientation.