Real Estate Funds Product Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the internal authority on real estate funds—covering open‑end, closed‑end, core, value‑add, opportunistic, and hybrid structures.
Translate market and regulatory developments into product requirements, enhancements, and strategic improvements.
Provide guidance on industry best practices for valuation, capital events, asset‑level reporting, and portfolio analytics.
Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder meetings to define product direction and business needs.
Gather and document detailed business requirements for new features, enhancements, workflows, and reporting functionality.
Work with cross‑functional teams to design solutions that support real estate fund operations, including:
Property and asset‑level accounting
NAV calculations and valuation cycles
Capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, and fee calculations
Debt tracking, cash‑flow modelling, and performance metrics
Assess operational impacts and ensure new product capabilities integrate seamlessly with existing platforms and processes.
Support implementation teams with subject‑matter input during client onboarding, system configuration, and data migration.
Provide guidance on mapping real‑estate structures, assets, and reporting requirements in the product framework.
Assist with complex client queries and escalations requiring deep industry knowledge.
Conduct training for internal and external stakeholders on product functionality and best practices.
Partner with QA teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria for product enhancements.
Validate complex real‑estate fund calculations, including capital events, IRR, TWR, asset valuations, and waterfall models.
Review test results, investigate discrepancies, and ensure high‑quality releases.
Act as a strategic partner to product managers, technology teams, client services, and sales.
Communicate product capabilities, roadmap updates, and industry trends across the organization.
Support go‑to‑market initiatives by providing expertise for product demonstrations, documentation, and marketing content.
Required Experience & Qualifications
7+ years of experience in real estate funds, fund administration, asset management, or related investment operations.
Deep knowledge of real estate fund structures, asset‑level accounting, and investor reporting.
Strong understanding of industry metrics such as IRR, MOIC, income yields, leverage metrics, valuation methodologies, and performance reporting.
Experience with fund accounting systems, portfolio management tools, or real estate investment platforms (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Dynamo, Investran, Anaplan).
Proven ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and functional specifications.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand complex financial models.
Strong communication skills and experience influencing cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in a product management or product development environment.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting real estate funds (AIFMD, SEC, INREV, etc.).
Background in process design, workflow optimization, or operational transformation.
SQL or data analysis experience for validation and testing.
About Us
Grant Thornton Ireland is part of a global network of professionals dedicated to helping clients succeed. With offices across Ireland and beyond, we provide local knowledge, national expertise, and a global perspective to clients worldwide.
#J-18808-Ljbffr