Associate - Direct Investment

6 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MaxCap Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

MaxCap Group is seeking a driven Associate to join our high-performing Direct Investment team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals who are ready to make a real impact, grow their expertise, and be part of major transactions within Australia's property market.

About Us:

MaxCap Group is a leading commercial real estate fund manager in Australasia. Founded nearly two decades ago, MaxCap Group is trusted to manage around $7 billion on behalf of pension and sovereign funds, insurers, wealth managers and private investors.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for real estate equity investment management activity across the VIC/SA/WA region, including supporting deal origination and leading the execution and ongoing management of equity investments through to exit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with the Director on business development and origination strategy for VIC, SA and WA business.
  • Lead due diligence activities and complete in-depth risk analysis of direct investment and development projects.
  • Prepare and present investment papers for investment committees outlining key risks and objectives of potential transactions.
  • Oversee or lead the development of cash flow/feasibility modelling and analysis to assess viability of projects against key risk and return parameters.
  • Manage the negotiation and implementation of key transaction documentation and legal structuring for new and existing investments.
  • Manage the preparation of information memorandums and pitchbooks for presentation to financiers and investors.
  • Proactively develop and manage relationships with joint venture partners and key market stakeholders.
  • In collaboration with the Product team, monitor and report on actual and projected returns at a fund and portfolio level.

About You:

  • A relevant Degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Property or related discipline.
  • Experience in commercial property or property finance experience gained with a real estate investment team, boutique investment banking firm, fund manager, development manager or private equity firm.
  • Experience across multiple real estate asset classes including investment and development.
  • Detailed understanding of financial modelling and feasibility analysis.
  • Ability to lead due diligence processes and negotiate term sheets.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
  • Well-developed professional networks combined with the ability to develop and nurture new relationships.

Why Choose MaxCap:

  • A competitive remuneration package.
  • A range of employee benefits including personal wellbeing allowance, interstate travel, paid parental leave and much more.
  • The opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, fast paced, privately owned business where your contributions can make meaningful impact.
  • A collaborative environment that offers support encourages career development and learning.
  • Enjoy a vibrant culture that embodies its values and promotes diversity and inclusion.

We Value:

  • Partnership – 'We're Here for Them'
  • Collaboration - 'We Run As One'
  • Responsibility – 'See it, Own it, Do it'
  • Adaptiveness – 'One Step Ahead'
  • Ambition - 'Energised by Possibility'

Join our successful team today If this opportunity excites you, please apply online or send your CV to

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