CRE Opportunities that Involve International Markets
Hi all,

To keep things short and sweet, I plan on accepting an entry-level job with one of the larger CRE firms, but I was wondering if there are any companies, positions, or scenarios that would allow me to use my CRE and international business/German knowledge (very proficient) abroad? I know most larger companies do international work, but are there any that would allow me to work in foreign markets (with maybe even a foot in the US)? It seems that even under the same company, most firms focus entirely on their local market. If anything, what options are out there -- I am open to any/all ideas.

Let me know if you need any more information.

Thanks!
[{"id": "hjb6fnx", "text": "Begin in a Multinational in the US, seek opportunities from there.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hjbc8ek", "text": "My only experience is that large institutions will invest in foreign CRE. University endowments, etc. Good luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hjc34j6", "text": "I\u2019ve done international CRE investing through working for a global private equity firm and having specialization in a sector that we were working on. The firm has separate continent specific coverage teams - I got pulled in because they needed more help on something so kind of idiosyncratic. If you want to do international investing the best way is to work for a global investment firm and then work out a way to join one of the teams that covers Europe or Asia - I can\u2019t think of many of the major firms that have deal coverage teams for international stuff in the US. Some of the hedge funds used to cover everything out of their US offices but that all kind of went away in the last 5-10 years by just putting bodies in London. \n\nAlso if you go abroad it\u2019s pretty tough to come back to the USA - you have a specific skill set. One other Avenue to consider is looking for jobs with international LPs that do co-invest - think like ADIA / Temesek / GIC etc. short term you\u2019d get some deal exposure thru co-invest (although not direct and dirty, your manager do all that you just ask the portfolio manager questions that are a pain to answer), long term you\u2019re set up well for a capital markets job. Anyways just a thought.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hjcj1g3", "text": "Every country, region and market have their own regulations, rules, quirks and importantly their own professionals.\n\nIf you want German exp. You gotta go to Germany.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hjcohwa", "text": "Just lending a vote of confidence. Totally can be done. \n\nI started at a medium PERE group in US and jumped ship to a large international PERE group, working out the Singapore office. Times have changed (a lot) but two points of advice: 1) it helps to have a logical connection/reason besides \u201cadventure and I like German girls/men\u201d. Obviously language could be your cornerstone for \u201cwhy\u201d. 2) do it early in your career. Working hard is easier and you can enjoy it more. Also, it is easier to establish yourself as a fluid international employee. Once you are out there it is easier to move elsewhere globally. \n\nAll the best!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]