[Hiring] Director, M&A, Investments @Greystar

Role Description

We’re seeking a strategic, self-directed deal professional to help identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments across our global platform. The primary focus of this role will be Europe and APAC, though we are open to this role sitting in London, UK or the United States. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning workstreams from market mapping and target screening through diligence, execution, and handoff to integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&A strategy and target pipelines across regions and business lines
• Assist with target identification, outreach, and relationship development with sellers, advisors, and intermediaries
• Build and review financial models, valuations, and investment cases for executive-level decisions
• Independently manage due diligence workstreams in partnership with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations
• Support negotiation of key deal terms and coordinate with external counsel and advisors
• Support integration planning and synergy tracking with business and functional leaders
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership
• Assess cross-border considerations, including regulatory, tax, and cultural factors
• Work seamlessly across US and UK time zones and balance priorities from senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of M&A experience at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity firm, or corporate development team
• Mid-market M&A transaction experience preferred
• Real estate or real asset M&A experience (platform, company, or portfolio-level) a plus
• Track record of working independently with minimal oversight, managing ambiguity, and driving projects to completion
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comps, precedent transactions, LBO)
• Sharp strategic and analytical judgment, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and board members
• Cross-border transaction experience and willingness to travel internationally
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent a plus

Requirements

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• International Travel will be required to visit assets, attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off: All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.