SUMMARY:
ESR is looking to fill a Fund Manager role within the Data Centre business (“the Business”). Reporting to the Senior Director Investments, Data Centres and working closely with other senior members of the Business, the successful candidate will lead the Fund Management function for ESR Data Centres.
ESR Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading New Economy real asset manager and one of the largest listed real estate investment managers globally. Our fully integrated fund management and development platform extends across Australia/New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe and the United States. We provide investors with a diverse range of real asset investment and development solutions across private and public investment vehicles. Our focus on New Economy real assets offers customers modern solutions for logistics, data centres, life sciences, infrastructure, and renewables. Our purpose, Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future, drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully for the communities where we operate and the spaces we develop to thrive for generations to come. ESR Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKSE: 1821.HK). Visit www.esr.com for more information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Director Investments, Data Centres, take ownership and responsibility to:
§ Lead fund management for various fund mandates under ESR’s data centre platform
§ Ensure end-to-end investment process is carried out in accordance with fund requirements
§ Drive product development and marketing of potential new data centre fund vehicles and syndication of existing data centre assets
§ Manage asset level and portfolio level performance measurement; recommend and implement strategies for improving fund returns
§ Carry outfund-level reporting, including production of quarterly reports, annual business plan and ad hoc reporting requests
§ Oversee fund-level financial modelling and preparation of various fund committee memos
§ Manage communications and requests for information from various stakeholders including new and prospective investors, lenders, and internal functions
§ Evaluate new investment opportunities from a portfolio standpoint, advising impact on portfolio weighting and returns
§ Advise on structuring / financing of potential investments, particularly from an offshore level
§ Manage FX / interest rate hedging program for relevant investments
§ Manage subscription line facility for relevant investments
§ Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, including debt and equity capital partners, intermediaries, tax and legal advisors, banking relationships etc.
§ Collaborate with internal teams, including acquisitions, development, legal, finance, and operations.
§ Provide coaching and guidance to junior members in the team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Bachelor’s Degree majoring in business, finance, economics, engineering or equivalent; preference for candidates who also have a master’s degree in business administration, finance and/or real estate
§ Minimum 10 years of experience, with current experience working in a fund / portfolio management role for a regional / global investment manager
§ Experienced negotiating various commercial agreements, including limited partnership agreements, investment / asset management agreements, sale & purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements and loan facilities.
§ Self-motivated and proactive; ability to work both independently and within a team environment;
§ Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills;
§ Able to work independently, resourceful, meticulous, and possess sound commercial sense with strong analytical aptitude;
§ Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
§ Fluency in English. Japanese language skills are highly advantageous given the current portfolio weighting to this market.
