Associate Director

About us:With a proven track record established more than 125 years ago, Knight Frank Australia is part of a global property powerhouse that shares the resources, knowledge and insights of more than 20,000 professionals spanning over 600 offices.Our 6,000 – strong Australian & New Zealand network delivers expert commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services that offer significant advantage for our clients through a combination of up-to-the minute market knowledge and passion for what they do.Our Trans-Tasman footprint encompassing 272+ Australian and New Zealand metro and regional offices delivers an unrivalled network of property expertise, offering an in-depth understanding of local market subtleties that enables us to identify opportunities others don't, so our clients can move forward with certainty.What's in it for you?
Competitive remuneration packageWork at the forefront of high-profile real estate transactions and 'city shaping' projects in the country.Hone your commercial acumen and financial structuring skills in real estate under the mentorship of respected industry leaders.Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.Flexible working arrangements designed to suit individual circumstances and family needsA generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 monthsBirthday leaveSwap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day
Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and or mental wellbeingA workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friendsWe applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our-affiliated charitiesOur reward platform "The Vault" which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discountsBecause life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisationPlus, so much more
The role:Knight Frank are setting up a market-distinctive advisory platform and we're looking for expressions of interest from candidates for Associate Director, Manager, and Senior Associate level roles.Successful candidates will be based in Sydney and will work on complex real estate transactions and projects in both the public and private sectorsInvolvement across the end-to-end deal life cycle will provide successful candidates with a first-hand appreciation of how major property projects and transactions are originated and packaged to market, unlocking optimal value from client's complex real estate holdings.
This hands-on role includes complex problem solving, lateral thinking and commercial acumen in bringing practical and market-based solutions to major projects.Key Responsibilities for the Associate Director : Lead and manage key tasks undertaken by the teamUndertake and review complex financial models Be part of the core thinking of in financial and deal structures and risk allocation for major transactions and projectsManaging day-to-day client communicationsLead team in preparing client proposals, pitches and presentationsDirect contribution to business developmentIntegral project role in managing and executing major transactionsWho are we looking for?
Join a team where the uniqueness of our people is celebrated, contribution is rewarded, and voices are respected and heard.
A place where everyone has the chance to perform at their best.Our ideal Associate Director will have:An undergraduate degree in commence, finance or real estate.
CA, CFA or post graduate degrees such as in Applied Finance will be valued6 to 7+ years' experience in real estate industry, with backgrounds in advisory, development and finance being preferredExcellent financial modelling skills and report writing capabilityNot the perfect fit?
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis.
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Please note, if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process.Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply.
No Agencies please.