Director, Investment Strategy (Real Estate)

Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare

• A competitive annual leave allowance

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements

• Generous pension provisions

• Income protection

• Health and wellness benefits

• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave

• Life insurance

Your Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of real estate investment? Invesco Real Estate is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director, Investment Strategy to join our Munich-based team!

In this role, you will be at the heart of our research-driven approach, helping to define and deliver data-led investment strategies across European real estate markets. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of strategists and investment professionals, leveraging deep market insights to identify opportunities, support decision-making, and communicate our views to both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside senior sector and research specialists, gaining exposure to fund management, transactions, and asset management teams across Europe. You’ll play a key role in producing our renowned House View reports and translating complex market intelligence into actionable investment perspectives for our clients.

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyse European economies and forecast real estate market trends, supporting presentations for colleagues and clients.

• Collaborate with the strategy team to interpret the House View and produce high-quality research materials.

• Develop specialist knowledge of selected economies, markets, and sectors, and contribute to the evolution of our forecasting systems and investment views.

• Apply statistical analysis methods to uncover relationships and trends in real estate performance.

• Maintain and enhance the quality of our European real estate data set, building a network of local market experts.

• Undertake special projects, such as thematic market reports and investigations into capital flows and market pricing.

You'll need to have:

• Experience in a commercial real estate environment, ideally with a fund manager; European market research experience is a plus.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with native-level German and high professional proficiency in English; additional European languages are an asset.

• Ability to present technical analysis clearly and concisely.

• Strong numeracy and computer skills (Microsoft Office essential); knowledge of applied statistics, econometric modelling, advanced analytics, or programming is advantageous.

• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Detail-oriented, logical, and structured approach to tasks, with a commitment to accuracy.

• Confident, independent thinker who can challenge views constructively and proactively solve problems.

Join a globally recognised team known for its research-led, forward-looking market views. You’ll have the chance to grow your expertise, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference in the investment strategy landscape.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us shape the future of real estate investment in Europe!

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea- Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies:
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.