Head of Funding (Real Estate)

Head of Investment (Real Estate)

Our client is a major real estate group with an established track record across investment, development, and portfolio management. The organisation oversees a diversified portfolio across multiple markets and asset classes, balancing growth initiatives with a base of recurring income.

The business adopts a long-term, disciplined approach to capital and portfolio management, with a continued focus on optimisation and sustainable value creation.

Key Responsibilities Lead a team responsible for the organisation’s funding strategy and execution.Develop and implement financing initiatives aligned with corporate growth, acquisition, and asset optimisation objectives.Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and other financial counterparties.Oversee deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.Evaluate and recommend capital allocation and financing approaches across real estate asset classes and strategic transactions.Manage complex financing structures and monitor portfolio performance through regular analysis and reporting.Identify emerging credit or market risks and advise senior management on appropriate funding and risk management strategies.Represent the funding function at senior management and board meetings, providing insights on capital structure, market trends, and financing opportunities.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or a related discipline.Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in capital markets, structured finance, investment banking, or asset management, ideally with real estate or infrastructure exposure.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders.Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential for effective regional communication.Strong understanding of debt financing, securitisation, and various capital-raising instruments.Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, guide, and motivate teams.Analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and commercial acumen.Deep knowledge of market dynamics, distribution channels, and regulatory frameworks relevant to real estate funding.

If you are an accomplished investment or capital markets professional seeking to lead a strategic financing function within a reputable and forward-looking real estate group, we welcome your interest in this opportunity.

Candidates with applicable experience matching the requirements for this position will be contacted by Korn Ferry by mid-May 2026. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.