Director, M&A, Investments

Greystar Management Services•Dallas, NY

1d•$175,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

Greystar is seeking a strategic, self-directed deal professional to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments across its global platform. The role primarily focuses on Europe and APAC and may be based in London, UK, or the United States. It carries a high degree of autonomy, with ownership of workstreams from market mapping and target screening through diligence, execution, and handoff to integration. The position requires international travel to visit assets, attend business meetings, training programs, or otherwise support daily responsibilities. It may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except Alaska. The annual salary range is $175,000–$195,000 USD. The role may also be eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Requirements

5–7+ years of M&A experience at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity firm, or corporate development team.
Track record of working independently with minimal oversight, managing ambiguity, and driving projects to completion.
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, and LBO.
Strong 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.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Mid-market M&A transaction experience is preferred.
Real estate or real asset M&A experience at the platform, company, or portfolio level is a plus.
Property management or real estate services experience is a plus.
MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain M&A strategy and target pipelines across regions and business lines.
Identify targets, conduct outreach, and develop relationships 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 across US and UK time zones and balance priorities from senior stakeholders.
Travel internationally to visit assets, attend business meetings, training programs, or meet other position-related needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost (free basic) employee medical coverage for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; additional vacation accrues with tenure.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Onsite housing discount for onsite team members at Greystar-managed communities, subject to discount and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave.
Lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Potential quarterly or annual bonus based on individual and company performance.