Asset Manager

Investa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Lifestyle benefits

Inclusive culture

Flexible work options

Health & wellness

Financial benefits

Job summary

Investa seeks an experienced Asset Manager to join its Asset Management team in Sydney. You will shape and execute asset strategies across leasing, capital expenditure, financial performance and ESG initiatives, collaborating with Investment Management and Real Estate Services to maximise portfolio value.

You will build and maintain budgets, forecasts and strategic plans, lead valuation reviews, and support asset transactions while developing strong relationships with major tenants, agents and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Property or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience within the property industry, with experience in strategic asset management.
• Strong understanding of the Australian commercial property market and the factors influencing asset performance.
• Sound knowledge of real estate funds management and investment principles.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Ability to interpret market, financial and operational information and turn it into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Collaborative mindset, strong judgement and a genuine interest in contributing to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset strategies in collaboration with the Investment/Asset Manager, aligned to Fund/Mandate objectives and performance targets.
• Prepare and maintain Strategic Asset Plans, including leasing, capital expenditure and ESG initiatives.
• Lead asset budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, including annual, three-year and 10-year plans and quarterly reforecasts.
• Undertake financial modelling and feasibility analysis to support commercial recommendations and investment decisions.
• Support leasing strategies and direct leasing matters, while maintaining strong relationships with major tenants, tenant representatives and agents.
• Lead and coordinate major capital expenditure and asset repositioning initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate asset valuations and review key inputs including leasing assumptions, market rents and incentive forecasts.
• Support asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and the integration of new assets into the platform.
• Provide market insights and strategic advice to support asset and investment decisions.
• Work collaboratively across Investment Management, Real Estate Services, Finance, Projects & Capital Works, Research and Sustainability.
• Promote and support ESG and sustainability initiatives aligned with Fund/Mandate strategies.

Skills

Asset management

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Why join us?

Here at Investa, we're all about creating spaces that reflect how people work, live, and thrive today—and how they'll want to do so in the future. For over 20 years, we've led the way in making positive change in Australia's workplaces. We're an Australian diversified real estate company with a recognised track-record of investment and development across both office and living markets. Our purpose is to welcome the world to better places. We're people first and entrepreneurial, with a strong service ethos.

We're looking for a commercially minded and collaborative Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team, supporting the delivery of strategies that maximise the performance and long-term value of a portfolio of assets.

Working closely with Investment Management and our Real Estate Services teams, you'll play an important role in shaping and executing asset strategies across leasing, capital expenditure, financial performance and ESG initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of stakeholders and contribute to key investment decisions, while building strong relationships with major tenants, agents, valuers and other industry partners.

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute asset strategies in collaboration with the Investment/Asset Manager, aligned to Fund/Mandate objectives and performance targets.
• Prepare and maintain Strategic Asset Plans, including leasing, capital expenditure and ESG initiatives.
• Lead asset budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, including annual, three-year and 10-year plans and quarterly reforecasts.
• Undertake financial modelling and feasibility analysis to support commercial recommendations and investment decisions.
• Support leasing strategies and direct leasing matters, while maintaining strong relationships with major tenants, tenant representatives and agents.
• Lead and coordinate major capital expenditure and asset repositioning initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate asset valuations and review key inputs including leasing assumptions, market rents and incentive forecasts.
• Support asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and the integration of new assets into the platform.
• Provide market insights and strategic advice to support asset and investment decisions.
• Work collaboratively across Investment Management, Real Estate Services, Finance, Projects & Capital Works, Research and Sustainability.
• Promote and support ESG and sustainability initiatives aligned with Fund/Mandate strategies.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Property or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience within the property industry, with experience in strategic asset management.
• Strong understanding of the Australian commercial property market and the factors influencing asset performance.
• Sound knowledge of real estate funds management and investment principles.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• The ability to interpret market, financial and operational information and turn it into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• A collaborative mindset, strong judgement and a genuine interest in contributing to a high-performing team.

What we offer:

• Career Development: Leadership programs, education assistance, study support, professional membership fee support
• Lifestyle: We offer generous parental leave, return to work program, and summer hours
• Inclusive Culture: A safe, welcoming environment for all, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who are neurodivergent
• Flexibility: We do our best to support you to be able to do the things that are important to you. We offer over 21 formal flexible work options, plus a truly supportive approach to balancing work with life's priorities
• Health and Wellness: Discounted health insurance, free health and wellbeing services, discounted fitness classes, reproductive health benefits
• Financial: Fully funded life and TPD insurance, novated leasing and retail discounts

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

A note to recruitment agencies: Investa does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes sent direct without prior engagement. Thank you for your understanding.