Associate Director – Development €six figure salary
Associate Director – Development
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.