Investment Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of premium outlet shopping in Europe? Join VIA Outlets as an Investment Manager and play a key role in high-impact acquisitions, strategic growth, and innovative retail experiences across the continent.

De functie 

The Investment Manager will support and execute property acquisition activities across European retail outlet markets, reporting directly to the Investment Director. This role requires a professional with hands-on transaction management experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to deliver strategic insights and flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of property transactions in the European retail outlet sector, from origination through to closing.
• Support deal sourcing, pipeline development, and relationship management with brokers, landlords, and investors.
• Conduct thorough financial modelling, cashflow forecasting, and scenario analysis to evaluate acquisition opportunities.
• Oversee due diligence processes, coordinating with legal, technical, tax, and financial advisors.
• Review legal documentation (SPAs, lease agreements, due diligence reports) to ensure alignment with transaction requirements.
• Active involvement in drafting and coordinating the transaction documentation, maintaining version control and audit trails
• Prepare high-quality investment committee materials, including detailed transaction packs and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain transaction trackers, reporting dashboards, and databases to ensure clear visibility of progress and risks.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and retail property dynamics across Europe to inform strategy.
• Manage internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment between investment, asset management, finance, legal, and other teams.

Over het bedrijf 

VIA Outlets, Europe’s leading owner-operator in redefining the outlet shopping experience, is seeking an ambitious Investment Manager to join its dynamic team. Founded in 2014, VIA Outlets has transformed outlet centres across Europe into premium destinations, offering over 1,100 stores in 11 centres across nine countries. The company is fully owned by Dutch pension fund asset manager APG and is committed to creating sustainable, best-in-class shopping experiences for guests and brand partners.

Aanbod 

In this interesting and engaging organisation, you can leave a lasting impact while there is plenty of room to grow internally.

Additionally, VIA Outlets offers the following terms of employment:

• Excellent remuneration package and a 10% bonus
• Travelcard
• Pension scheme
• 25 holidays and 1 charity day
• Significant opportunities for development and growth
• Lunch discount at the Schiphol office
• Christmas and summer socials

IF YOU BREATHE VIA OUTLETS’ VALUES:

• We place our people at the heart of what we do
• We do the right thing, always
• We like to work in a constantly changing, fast paced environment
• We manage our centres with care and for a sustainable future
• We are decisive, transparent and always collaborative

… Then it’s time you become part of the VIA Outlets family!

Jouw profiel 

• Proven track record in transaction management within the European real estate sector, with retail and outlet sector experience an advantage, and successful execution of acquisitions and/or disposals
• Extensive analyst experience (ideally 3–5+ years) in real estate investment or advisory, with a demonstrated ability to build and interpret complex financial models
• Strong quantitative skills – proficiency in DCF modelling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment
• Experience managing cross-border transactions and coordinating multi-jurisdictional due diligence
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks affecting real estate investment in Europe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex analysis into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to coordinate multiple workflows simultaneously
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple live deals under pressure
• Confident in negotiating and liaising with external stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across functions
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing market dynamics
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related discipline (postgraduate or CFA/CAIA/Real Estate qualification, desirable)
• Fluency in English is required for this role.

Apply

Does this position match your personality and ambitions? Then apply now.

Any questions? Dagmar is happy to help you.
Dagmar Schenkel | Senior Consultant | +31 (0)6 292 391 76 | [email protected]