Director, Investments & Business Development

About the Role

Our client, a well-established investment and lifestyle platform, is looking for a seasoned Director of Investments and Business Development to spearhead strategic growth across real estate, hospitality, and related commercial sectors. This leadership position demands a commercially savvy professional who excels at spotting opportunities, assessing investments, and steering comprehensive business initiatives from inception to realization.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and generate new investments, acquisitions, and business development prospects.
• Conduct feasibility analyses, commercial assessments, and financial modeling for prospective projects.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, strategic collaborations, and joint ventures from initial sourcing through negotiation and completion.
• Analyze market developments, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Forge and maintain robust relationships with investors, developers, government bodies, consultants, and industry collaborators.
• Create innovative commercial approaches and business models that foster sustainable growth.
• Support real estate development activities through meticulous planning, due diligence, and project evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with finance, legal, design, construction, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Deliver strategic proposals and investment recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years in senior leadership roles, preferably within real estate, investment, hospitality, or related fields.
• Robust expertise in business development, investment analysis, strategy formulation, asset management, or real estate development.
• Demonstrated success managing acquisitions, partnerships, or significant commercial deals.
• Strong commercial insight and financial proficiency, including conducting feasibility studies, valuations, and building financial models.
• Well-connected within the real estate and investment sectors.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to transform opportunities into profitable outcomes.
• Exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influence.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or similar disciplines; an MBA is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Driven by commercial goals with a proactive, opportunity-seeking attitude.
• Strategic thinker willing to engage hands-on for effective delivery.
• Adaptable and inquisitive, comfortable operating in uncertain environments.
• A skilled relationship builder who thrives engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Passionate about generating long-term business value through innovation and partnerships.