Principal Investments Associate-Real Estate at Cardinal Stone

Job Specification
Work with company management to define an appropriate real estate strategy in line with prevailing trends in the sector towards achieving desired corporate objectives
Actively seek real estate investment targets, and other potential opportunities in the sector towards executing agreed upon strategy
Drive the end-to-end appraisal of all potential real estate transactions, working with all parties as required (internal and external), to ensure alignment with investment objectives and to secure management and Board buy-in and approval as needed
Serve as primary custodian, working with all necessary parties (internal and external) to lead the end-to-end implementation of all real estate projects & initiatives under his/her control (asset appraisal, due diligence, legal close, team evaluation & selection, financial structuring, capital raising, construction oversight, marketing and sales, property management) in line with agreed upon investment objectives
Work closely with and report directly to the divisional head/hierarchy and the executive management team of CardinalStone on assigned projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned
Directly oversee the performance and development of analysts, interns and fellows working on divisional projects as required
Support other activities across the firm as required 
 
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelors degree from a top tier university. Degree in related field such as Real Estate Management, Quantity Surveying etc.  or Post-Graduate degree is an added advantage
Membership of relevant professional body
4-6 years working experience in the Lagos/Nigerian real estate industry;  significant experience playing key roles as part of project team on identifiable commercial and/or residential real estate projects in Ikeja, VI, Ikoyi and Lekki axis of Lagos will be a significant plus 
 
General Competencies
The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Sound analytical reasoning
Financial modelling
Real estate project evaluation, Design Economics and Cost planning
Project Planning, Reporting& Control
Ability to measure and interpret specifications and drawings
Excellent communication skills  (verbal and in written)
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Attention to detail and highly organized