Head of Acquisitions

The Company is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to lead real estate investment and origination activities in Japan. The role includes shaping the country’s investment strategy, sourcing on- and off-market opportunities, and overseeing transactions from underwriting and negotiation through due diligence and closing. The successful candidate will build relationships across the local real estate and financing sectors, present investment opportunities to senior stakeholders, and coordinate post-closing handovers with asset management and operations teams. They will also lead and develop an acquisitions team and align local execution with regional leadership. Candidates should have 10–15 or more years of real estate transaction experience in Japan and a strong record of sourcing, structuring, and completing significant acquisitions. Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, debt and equity structuring, and Japanese fund structures is required, along with an established local industry network. Native or business-level Japanese and professional English proficiency are essential. A bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field is required; an MBA or CFA designation is advantageous.