Investment Associate (Real Estate)

Sydney CBD | Full-Time | On-Site (5 Days)

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, we've since grown into a vertically integrated living platform known as The Living Company; managing $17B in assets across Student Living (Scape), Rent to Live – Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo); spanning site origination, investment, planning, design, development, construction, and operations.

The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

THE ROLE
As Investment Associate for our Retirement Living Core Fund (RLCF), you'll get exposure to the full lifecycle of investment management - from origination and transactions through to asset management and investor relations.

You'll play a hands-on role in fund modelling and capital management, contribute to real estate investment opportunities and development feasibilities, and help shape the strategy and reporting that keeps our investors, board and Investment Committee informed.

Day-to-day you will be (but not limited to):

• Maintaining the detailed fund model to produce forecast returns (IRR, income and capital) and running sensitivity analysis

• Contributing to the identification and analysis of real estate investment opportunities, including project development feasibilities

• Assisting with the execution of new real estate transactions and equity/debt capital raising

• Building strong relationships with existing and potential investors, and working with external valuers on portfolio valuations

• Preparing strategy papers and analysing market conditions, opportunities and trends

• Contributing to regular and ad hoc reporting, including Investment Committee memos and board reporting

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5-8+ years' experience in real estate, corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting or a related field

• University degree with a major in Finance, Commerce, Property or Economics desirable

• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills, with experience in cash flow modelling and investment valuation techniques

• An understanding of the Australian real estate investment market and development process desirable

• An entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable contributing across origination, execution and asset management

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance, operations and development teams

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?

• Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians live

• Exposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexity

• Strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive culture

• Competitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefits

INTERESTED? HERE'S HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you - apply now with your CV. Please note that we will be reviewing applications and contacting candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

No agencies please.

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.