Lighthouse Learning - Deputy Manager - Real Estate & Analyst (3-5 yrs)

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING

India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education company - Lighthouse Learning (formerly known as EuroKids International), is committed to delivering the Joy of Learning to students in the early childhood education and K12 segments. With its portfolio of brands - EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Centre Point Group of Schools (Nagpur) and a strategic partnership with Heritage Xperiential Learning Schools, Lighthouse Learning is committed to delivering a holistic, nurturing and secure learning environment for children. With a 'Child First' ideology at its core, the group is committed to delivering a robust foundation for future generations with innovation in pedagogy, use of appropriate technology and focus on child safety. With a network of over 1,700 pre-schools and 60 Schools, Lighthouse Learning empowers 1000+ women entrepreneurs across the nation and employs a workforce of over 10,000.

Role Summary

The role focuses on driving growth and expansion for the vertical by tracking annual targets, identifying new opportunities, and managing strategic partnerships. The individual will play a pivotal role in defining the growth strategy, executing business plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the successful development of new projects.

Key Responsibilities :

- Target Achievement: Track the overall achievement of annual targets for the vertical as defined by the Board.

- Strategic Growth: Collaborate with management to define and implement the region's growth and expansion strategy.

- Business Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans for board approval, including feasibility studies (financial modeling), competition analysis, project cost estimates, and risk assessments.

- Network Development: Build and maintain a strong network of transaction advisors, consultants, and real estate developers to support expansion initiatives.

- Project Coordination: Organize and attend meetings to streamline development activities and ensure project milestones are met.

- Key Stakeholder Management: Manage key relationships with property owners, negotiate deals, and oversee the closure of agreements for new properties.

- External Interface: Work with property consultants, real estate companies, developers, and owners to identify potential deals, conduct due diligence, perform valuations, and assess investment opportunities.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must have/be able to:

- MBA or other post-graduate degrees in finance.

- 3 - 5 years of experience in sectors such as IPC, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, real estate investment management, or real estate development.

- Expertise in financial modeling/analysis and presentation.

- Experience in real estate valuation and investment management