Position Overview
As an Investor Relations Associate at JD Development Group, you will bridge North American real estate opportunities with global capital, serving as a critical link to Mandarin-speaking investors and financial partners. This role combines real estate finance expertise, cross-cultural communication, and investor strategy to secure funding, steward relationships, and drive our mission of "A Different Way of Living."
Key Responsibilities
- Capital Strategy & Investor Engagement
Lead Mandarin-English investor communications, including pitch materials, financial reports, and presentations tailored to cross-border investors.
Drive capital-raising initiatives targeting Mandarin-speaking HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
Articulate JD’s investment thesis in meetings, roadshows, and conferences (both in English and Mandarin).
Manage due diligence processes, acting as the liaison between Mandarin-speaking investors and internal teams (legal, finance, development).
- Real Estate Finance & Underwriting
Underwrite development projects, analyzing financial models (DCF, IRR) and presenting key metrics to Mandarin-speaking investors.
Structure cross-border investments, navigating regulatory considerations (e.g., Canadian tax implications for foreign investors).
Monitor portfolio performance, preparing bilingual summaries of risks/opportunities.
- Market Intelligence & Reporting
Produce bilingual research on North American real estate trends, translating insights for Mandarin-speaking investors.
Develop investor dashboards with key performance metrics (in both English and Mandarin).
Advise leadership on capital flow trends between China and Canada.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate with Legal on compliance.
Liaise with Mandarin-speaking lenders.
Support fund structuring.
Qualifications & Skills
Mandatory Requirements
Fluent in Mandarin & English (written and spoken; Cantonese a plus).
Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Real Estate, or Business; CFA/MBA/CPA candidates preferred.
Experience: 5+ years in real estate investor relations, private equity, or cross-border investment, with underwriting exposure.
Technical Expertise
Advanced Excel (DCF, Argus) and PowerPoint (investor-grade decks).
Knowledge of CMHC financing, Ontario real estate regulations, and ESG frameworks.
Preferred Attributes
Existing network with Mandarin-speaking investors or lenders.
Understanding of Chinese capital markets and investment preferences.
Why JD Development Group?
Global Impact: Connect North American real estate with international capital.
Career Growth: Pathway to leadership in cross-border investment strategy.
Culture: Collaborative team driving innovation in urban development.
