Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management is seeking a Real Estate Private Credit Investment Associate to join our alternative investment team. This role isbest suited for early-career professionals who are interested in real estate investing and credit markets, and are eager to build a career in privatecredit. Reportingto the team leader, the Associate will support senior team members across underwriting, execution, and portfolio monitoring of real estate debt investments. The role offers hands-on exposure to live transactions, structured training, and mentorship from experienced investment professionals. Key Responsibilities Investment Analysis & Underwriting Support Assist with the underwriting of real estate private credit investments, including: Senior loans, mezzanine debt, holdco loans, bridge loans and preferred equity Property-level cash flow and loan cash flow modeling Build and update Excel financial models under guidance from senior team members, incorporating: Rental income, operating expenses, capital expenditures and financing assumptions Key credit metrics such as LTV, LTC, DSCR and debt yield Support analysis of: Property fundamentals and local market dynamics Borrower and sponsor profiles Exit and downside scenarios Prepare supporting materials for investment memoranda and internal reviews Deal Execution & Due Diligence Assist with transaction execution by: Organizing and reviewing due diligence materials (financials, appraisals, reports) Coordinating with internal teams and external advisors Help track deal pipeline sheet and maintain internal underwriting files Portfolio Monitoring Support ongoing monitoring of existing investments, including: Reviewing borrower reporting and financial statements Tracking covenant compliance and loan performance Assisting with asset-level and portfolio reporting Market & Team Support Conduct market and industry research on: Property types, geographic markets, and real estate trends Debt markets and capital markets acti