Director Asset Management UK - London Office - Global Investment Management Business

Position Overview

We are retained consultants working with a global Investment business. Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Asset Manager with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join the European team.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the real estate lifecycle, extending beyond traditional asset management. This role requires a proactive individual capable of managing debt funding, overseeing investor asset management reporting, and contributing to acquisition underwriting. A strong aptitude for adopting new technologies, coupled with leadership skills and a commitment to sustainability and ESG principles, is essential. The individual needs to have experience managing a wide range of asset types throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Management: Develop and implement strategic asset management plans to optimize property performance and value.
• Conduct regular property inspections to monitor conditions, identify and pursue opportunities for continual improvement.
• Manage debt funding processes, including sourcing, structuring, and refinancing of existing portfolio assets.
• Prepare and present comprehensive investor asset management reports and budgets to senior management and investors.
• Assist the acquisitions team in underwriting potential investments, providing detailed financial analyses.

Sustainability and ESG:

• Integration and delivery of sustainability and ESG targets.
• Work with the Head of Technology to integrate and utilize new technology to enhance asset management practices, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop strong relationships with key tenants.
• Manage third-party consultants, including asset, property, and facility managers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in real estate asset management, with a strong understanding of the full real estate lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Estate or Land Management.
• Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred.
• Experienced in delivering institutional standard investor reporting.
• Proven experience in managing debt funding and investor reporting.
• Proven experience in managing small refurbishment and development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and integrate new technologies into asset management practices.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability and ESG principles, including relevant legislation.
• Preferred experience in the industrial and retail sectors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with key tenants.
• Experience in managing third-party consultants and service providers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management