Asset Manager

Apto; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre firm is seeking a strategic leader for asset management, reporting to the Chief Strategy and Acquisitions Officer. You will drive growth in leasing and development across assets. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in real estate management, significant experience in asset or investment management, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role offers exposure to senior executives and a competitive salary in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Full benefits package

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management or investment management.
• Experience with data centre assets is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through leasing, development, and operations initiatives.
• Develop market strategies and business plans for assets.
• Prepare recommendations for Investment Committees.

Skills

Asset management

Investment management

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate management or related field

Job description

Join us to help lead the next wave of the digital economy. Apto is a data centre company that designs, builds, and operates hyperscale data centres across Europe. Guided by an esteemed leadership team with insights from the world’s digital and data centre titans, Apto combines a century of experience in designing, constructing and operating data centres at scale.

The role

• Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Acquisitions Officer, you will drive growth by working with internal and external teams on leasing, development and operations initiatives.
• Develop clear market strategies with the Chief Strategy and Acquisitions Officer.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business plans for each asset or portfolio of assets.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations for Investment Committees.
• Collaborate with senior management, finance, leasing, operations, legal, and technical teams to align asset strategies with corporate objectives.
• Work closely with the investment manager, joint venture partners and third‑party service providers.
• Accurate financial modeling and analysis of investments with the CFO and analysts, monitoring KPIs for risk and return.
• Gather data centre and real estate market research.
• Coordinate and chair multi‑stakeholder weekly review of all assets under management.
• Work with the Transaction Manager to ensure investor compliance and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate management or a related business field.
• Proven experience in asset management, investment management, real estate or a related discipline; experience with data centre assets is highly desirable.
• Experience in at least one European country.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills; ability to review complex contracts.
• Presentation and research experience.
• Execution experience with ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large data centre providers across Europe.
• Experience in high-performance, cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with commercial lease structures, property management and facility operations.
• Track record of owning and executing business plans.
• Ability to interpret and analyse technical documentation and performance data.

Location

Dublin or London. Travel across Europe as required.

Reporting

Mark Dolan – Chief Strategy & Acquisitions Officer at Apto.

What We Offer

Apto offers competitive salaries and bonuses alongside a full benefits package. All employees are part of the Long‑Term Incentive Plan, which aligns the entire team on the platform’s success. Opportunities for career growth are limited only by your ambition, with breadth of exposure to senior executives, investors and daily interaction with a world‑class team.

Apto is an equal opportunities employer.