ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
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.JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role 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 two senior stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent a plus.
- Demonstrable senior-level M&A experience in real estate, gained at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, PE firm, or corporate development team.
- Direct experience on real estate M&A transactions preferred (platform, company, or portfolio-level); property management or real estate services experience strongly preferred.
- 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.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Senior-level M&A experience in real estate, investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity, or corporate development
- Direct experience with real estate M&A transactions
- Property management or real estate services experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, manage ambiguity, and drive projects to completion
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis
- Strong strategic and analytical judgment
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and board members
- Cross-border transaction experience
- Willingness to travel internationally
- MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification
Greystar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greystar and has not been reviewed or approved by Greystar.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is notably generous, starting around three weeks and expanding with tenure, alongside a six‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years. Holidays and personal time add further flexibility for balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is a standout, including options with company‑paid or free employee‑only premiums and 100% covered in‑network preventive care. Virtual care access and mental health support broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes an employer match described as higher than most in the industry. Retirement benefits are positioned as a core part of the total rewards package.
Greystar Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1993, Greystar provides world-class service in the residential rental housing industry. Our innovative vertically integrated business model integrates the management, development and investment disciplines of the rental housing industry on international, regional and local levels. This unique approach and our commitment to hiring the best professionals have resulted in record growth, making us one of the most respected and trusted global real estate companies. Because our vertically integrated business model includes both investment and service-oriented businesses, we’re able to maintain a constant presence in local markets and create value in all phases of the real estate cycle. Our international platform provides economies of scale, financial sophistication, institutional quality reporting and tremendous capital relationships, while our city offices provide local market expertise and execution. Supported by a global team of 28,000+ employees, Greystar’s experienced and cross-functional executive team boasts on average over 23 years of industry experience and provides a diverse perspective throughout the investment process. Over the years, Greystar has learned what’s important to people when it comes to a place to call home. That’s why we continually strive to provide beautiful living environments and innovative services that enhance the living experience. We take great pride in knowing that our homes are inviting places for residents to celebrate life’s important moments. Privacy Policy: https://www.greystar.com/privacy DMCA: https://www.greystar.com/terms-of-use#Copyright%20Infringement%20Policy
