Associate Director – Development €Six figures + disrectionary bonus + benefits
This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic, commercially minded real estate professional to take on a leadership role within the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. If you thrive on driving acquisitions, building powerful investor relationships, and delivering large-scale residential investment strategies, this role offers the perfect platform to make your mark.
You'll work at the forefront of the BTR market, spearheading high-value transactions, shaping innovative investment structures, and partnering with top-tier institutional investors, REITs, AHBs, and developers. With over a decade of proven experience in acquisitions, investment, and financial modelling, you'll bring both the expertise and the network to unlock opportunities and deliver outstanding results.
Responsibilities
* Lead on identifying, structuring, and securing BTR and PRS investment opportunities across Dublin and Ireland.
* Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including institutional investors, REITs, AHBs, developers, and agents.
* Drive end-to-end investment transactions, from acquisition through development and onward sale.
* Create and present high-quality investment materials, including financial models, investment memoranda, cash flow forecasts, and market reports.
* Collaborate with consultants across legal, planning, valuation, and development during due diligence and negotiations.
* Track, analyse, and interpret market trends, yields, and rental performance to inform strategy and create value.
* Deliver expert financial modelling and underwriting for acquisitions and development deals.
* Take an active role in investor presentations, client negotiations, and board-level discussions.
Essential experience
* 10+ years' experience in acquisitions, investments, and financial modelling within the BTR / residential investment space.
* A proven track record of building and leveraging strong institutional investor and real estate networks.
* Expertise in financial modelling, underwriting, and investment analysis.
* Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
* Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
* A results-driven mindset, capable of managing complex deals and delivering under pressure.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levels.
You'll be at the cutting edge of the BTR sector, playing a pivotal role in shaping and delivering large-scale residential investment strategies that will define the future of the Irish market.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be a key dealmaker, expand your influence, and drive transformational projects that leave a lasting impact.