Erstellt am 25. Juni 2026
Specialist Sales, Real Estate
Ameriprise Financial
München, Bayern 80331, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 849068319
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is looking to hire a senior Real Estate alternatives sales professional to join the European platform, based in London, Munich or Frankfurt. The role will focus on Real Estate alternatives distribution across Continental Europe, with particular emphasis on the DACH region and the Nordics.
The individual will be responsible for originating, developing and closing investor relationships across a diverse institutional client base. The individual will have a proven ability to generate sales and close transactions, supported by a strong and demonstrable deal sheet. They will bring a strong understanding of a range of investment structures, including private equity style LP GP funds, open ended vehicles, SMAs, permanent capital strategies and newer fund structures. The role requires a specialist sales professional with deep knowledge of the Real Estate alternatives market and well established networks across Heads of Alternatives and Heads of Real Estate allocation at LPs, GPs, pension funds, insurance companies, smaller institutional investors and family offices.
The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and comfortable operating within a complex matrix organisation, working closely with the existing Distribution team and other internal stakeholders across the business. They may come from a placement agent, the private funds group of an investment bank, an in house GP sales team or a comparable role within an investment management firm. The role requires 15 years or more of total professional experience, including at least 7 8 years of proven real estate sales experience, with strong Continental European coverage and established relationships in the DACH region and Nordics; UK relationships would be viewed as an advantage.
Fundraising Experience
Real Estate Experience
Geographic Exposure
Stakeholder Management
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Investment Management
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is looking to hire a senior Real Estate alternatives sales professional to join the European platform, based in London, Munich or Frankfurt. The role will focus on Real Estate alternatives distribution across Continental Europe, with particular emphasis on the DACH region and the Nordics.
The individual will be responsible for originating, developing and closing investor relationships across a diverse institutional client base. The individual will have a proven ability to generate sales and close transactions, supported by a strong and demonstrable deal sheet. They will bring a strong understanding of a range of investment structures, including private equity style LP GP funds, open ended vehicles, SMAs, permanent capital strategies and newer fund structures. The role requires a specialist sales professional with deep knowledge of the Real Estate alternatives market and well established networks across Heads of Alternatives and Heads of Real Estate allocation at LPs, GPs, pension funds, insurance companies, smaller institutional investors and family offices.
The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and comfortable operating within a complex matrix organisation, working closely with the existing Distribution team and other internal stakeholders across the business. They may come from a placement agent, the private funds group of an investment bank, an in house GP sales team or a comparable role within an investment management firm. The role requires 15 years or more of total professional experience, including at least 7 8 years of proven real estate sales experience, with strong Continental European coverage and established relationships in the DACH region and Nordics; UK relationships would be viewed as an advantage.
Fundraising Experience
- 15+ years' experience in business development, fundraising and investor relations. Strong knowledge of market environment and deep networks across Heads of Alts/RE allocation across GPs, pension plans, insurance companies and with a focus on Family Offices and LPs in continental Europe.
Real Estate Experience
- 7 + years' experience representing real estate products. Understanding of various structures including PE style LP GP funds, open ended funds, SMAs, permanent capital vehicles, and newer structures.
Geographic Exposure
- Coverage experience across Continental Europe with a focus on DACH and Nordics. UK Family Office relationships would also be valuable.
Stakeholder Management
- Experience communicating with and gaining buy in from a broad range of stakeholders (business leaders, investment teams, client teams). Ability to work collaboratively across complex matrix structures and cohesively with the existing Distribution team.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Investment Management
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
