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Funds Management

23 firms in this career area

What is Property Funds Management?

Property fund managers allocate and oversee investor capital through real estate funds and portfolios. Their work connects investment strategy, portfolio performance, financing and obligations to investors.

What does the work involve?

Teams assess how acquisitions, sales, borrowing and asset-level decisions fit the fund’s return objectives and risk settings. They work with investment, asset management, finance and investor relations specialists.

Funds may be listed or unlisted and follow different strategies, from holding income-producing assets to funding development. Managers balance expected returns, diversification, financing and the fund’s investment mandate.

What you’ll work on

Set investment strategy

Define the types of assets, markets and opportunities that fit the fund’s objectives.

Evaluate investments

Review potential acquisitions and disposals with investment and asset teams.

Monitor the portfolio

Assess portfolio performance, financing, cash flows and investment risks.

Communicate with investors

Prepare performance updates and coordinate reporting on the fund and its investments.

Responsibilities vary by team, asset class and level of experience.

Career snapshot

Typical Employers: Property fund managers, investment groups and real asset managers.
Work Environment: Investment analysis, due diligence and investor reporting.
Key Skills: Financial modelling, risk analysis and investment judgement.
Property Sectors: Diversified or specialist real estate portfolios and property credit.

Funds Management Employers

23 firms

Explore managers investing capital across property assets, portfolios and lending strategies. Visit their websites to understand their investment approach, teams and career opportunities.

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AsheMorgan

Real estate private equity investment and active management across office, retail, industrial and mixed-use property.

Barwon Investment Partners

Alternative investment manager with specialist healthcare property and real estate credit strategies.

Centennial

Property investment, funds management and development, with in-house asset management.

Centuria

Property investment and funds management.

Charter Hall

Real estate investment, funds management and asset management.

Clarence Property

Unlisted property funds management with active management of diversified real estate investments.

Corval

Specialist property funds manager investing in and actively managing real estate for institutional, wholesale and retail investors.

Cromwell Property Group

Real estate investment and funds management, with active management of commercial property portfolios.

Dexus

Real asset investment, funds management and asset management.

EG

Real estate investment manager working with institutional and private investors across commercial property strategies.

ESR Australia & New Zealand

Integrated real estate development, asset management and funds management across industrial, logistics and office property.

Goodman

Develops and manages logistics property and data centres, with an institutional investment partnership platform.

GPT

Property investment, funds management and asset management.

Growthpoint Properties Australia

Owns and manages office and industrial property and manages real estate funds for third-party investors.

HMC Capital

Alternative asset and fund management with real estate and broader real asset investment strategies.

IFM Investors

Manages diversified Australian real estate investments for institutional investors, incorporating the former ISPT business.

Investa

Real estate investment management, development and operations across office and living sectors.

Lendlease

Real estate development and investment management, with active asset and portfolio management capabilities.

MA Financial Group

Manages real estate investment strategies across core and operational property, including hospitality assets.

MaxCap Group

Specialist real estate investment manager working across property credit and equity strategies.

QIC

Manages real estate investments across retail, mixed-use, office and other property sectors.

Qualitas

Real estate investment management specialising in private credit and private equity strategies.

Sentinel Property Group

Property investment and funds management focused on commercial and industrial property trusts.

An independent directory, not an exhaustive list. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or current vacancies. Firms may work across several sectors.