Five days per week in the office, with flexibility where needed. Cobalt are delighted to be partnering exclusively with an AIM-listed commercial property investment and fund management business, with their search for an Investment Director to play a key role in the growth of its UK investment portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on investment position for an experienced real estate professional who is, first and foremost, a deal originator and dealmaker. The business has capital available to deploy and is looking for someone who can use their own network, market knowledge and commercial judgement to identify, originate and execute new investment opportunities. The successful individual will work closely with the CEO in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, with significant autonomy and direct exposure to investment decision-making. The RoleYou will take ownership of opportunities across the full investment lifecycle - from initial origination and assessment through underwriting, negotiation, due diligence and completion. The investment mandate is broad and opportunistic, encompassing areas including offices, retail, industrial and logistics, office-to-residential conversion and other value-add or repositioning opportunities where a compelling investment case can be identified. You will be expected to quickly understand the fundamentals of an asset, identify its risks and potential value-creation strategy, interrogate the financials and present a clear investment recommendation. It requires someone with the commercial instincts and confidence to form a view, negotiate effectively and ultimately get transactions done. The PersonWe are looking for an established real estate investment professional with a demonstrable track record of personally originating and completing transactions. A strong network across the UK real estate investment market, particularly amongst investment agents and other sources of deal flow. Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to identify the underlying opportunity within an asset quickly. Strong financial modelling, underwriting and analytical capability. Experience of development, redevelopment, repositioning and/or value-add investment. Commercial real estate experience, ideally including offices and/or retail. The confidence to work directly with senior decision-makers and clearly articulate an investment recommendation. Ultimately, this role will suit someone who sees themselves as a deal originator and maker first and foremost - someone capable of walking into a building, quickly understanding the opportunity, articulating the investment case and then having the technical and negotiating capability to execute the transaction. This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial real estate investment business where you will have genuine ownership of transactions, direct access to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on portfolio growth.
Interim Director of Commercial Investment (Contract) in London employer: Cobalt Recruitment
Join a dynamic real estate development and investment management firm in London, where your expertise in equity capital raising will be highly valued. With a lucrative salary and performance-based bonuses, you'll thrive in a high-growth environment that fosters collaboration and innovation among ambitious investors. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth, offering unique opportunities to expand your professional network and enhance your skills in a vibrant city known for its financial prowess.
