Job Description

The CIO team is responsible for new product creation and capital raising, establishing investment vehicles that enable delivery of our development pipeline and the launch of new investment products across Lendlease.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a commercially astute Senior Manager – New Business to play a pivotal role within the CIO team, supporting the creation of market‑leading real estate investment products. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will be central to conducting research, analysis and transaction underwriting that drives long‑term value for investors.

This role is well suited to a high‑performing investment professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys turning insights into meaningful action.

What You’ll Be Doing -

• Contribute to the origination and development of new real estate investment opportunities.

• Undertake market, sector and thematic research to build robust and data‑driven investment views.

• Evaluate and screen opportunities, assessing strategic alignment, risks and mitigants.

• Support due diligence processes and clearly articulate insights for internal investment committees and investors.

• Work with analysts to develop and interpret detailed financial models and key performance metrics.

• Prepare investor presentations, capital‑raising materials and internal approval papers.

• Build trusted relationships with investors, real estate agents, valuers, financiers, lawyers and consultants.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Business, Commerce, Finance, Property or a related field.

• 8+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, investment management, private equity or corporate strategy/development.

• Strong knowledge of real estate markets, with sector‑specific experience highly regarded.

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capability

• Strong working knowledge of DCF methodologies, cap rates and valuation multiples.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills.

• A proactive, self‑driven approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

About Us:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including: 

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts .

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.  

• 26 weeks paid parental leave.  

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).  

• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities .

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.  

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.