Associate Director / Director, 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

Based in Singapore, the Associate Director/Director, Investment will support CLASML’s global hospitality investment strategy through end-to-end deal origination and execution, contributing to pipeline growth and delivering well-structured, value-accretive transactions.

Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source and originate investment opportunities across global markets
• Leverage strong industry networks to access proprietary and off-market deals
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, operators, brokers, and partners

End-to-End Deal Execution

• Lead full transaction lifecycle independently, including evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, and execution
• Prepare and drive internal approval processes (investment papers, memos)
• Lead and support SPA negotiations and transaction structuring

Investment Analysis & Commercial Judgment

• Evaluate opportunities with strong financial, strategic, and risk assessment frameworks
• Provide sound commercial recommendations aligned with CLASML’s investment strategy
• Ensure transactions are well-structured, value-accretive, and execution-ready

Stakeholder Management & Negotiation

• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders across geographies
• Demonstrate strong negotiation capability and navigate complex deal dynamics
• Partner closely with legal, tax, and finance teams to drive optimal outcomes

Market Coverage & Strategy Execution

• Support execution of CLASML’s global investment mandate at pace
• Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and sector developments
• Contribute to strategic priorities and capital deployment plans

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business or related discipline
• CFA qualification preferred
• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, preferably within hospitality or cross-border transactions
• Proven ability to independently originate and execute deals end-to-end
• Strong network and connectivity within the real estate / hospitality ecosystem
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and investment evaluation skills
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global 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

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.