Asset Manager, Global Realty

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to oversee real estate portfolio management, negotiate lease amendments, and implement strategic solutions to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in commercial real estate management and excels in stakeholder engagement. This role requires strong analytical abilities and a strategic mindset, making it pivotal in aligning real estate decisions with the company's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in analyzing complex lease agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real estate portfolio management for optimal operations.
• Negotiate lease amendments and modifications.
• Develop regional real estate strategies to optimize performance.

Skills

Property management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA

Tools

Commercial real estate management software

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Amazon operates a world-class network of technologically advanced fulfillment and logistics properties across the globe. The continued growth of our fulfillment businesses requires active management of these assets to drive operational efficiencies, maintain robust standards, and ensure the facilities can fully support the evolving business needs.

The Asset Manager role sits within the Global Realty Portfolio Optimization team, which is part of the wider Global Realty organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing industry leading real estate management practices, drawing from both Amazon's internal standards and industry benchmarks. A critical aspect of this role involves identifying and resolving real estate challenges that impact Amazon operations across multiple business segments. Building and maintaining robust relationships with landlords and local operational teams is fundamental to this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, adeptly fostering these vital connections to ensure smooth operations and mutual success.

The role demands a strategic mindset in real estate management, aimed at enhancing Amazon's capabilities through smart property solutions. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in aligning real estate decisions with the company's operational requirements and expansion plans. Combining deep real estate knowledge with superior problem-solving abilities, the ideal candidate will effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders. This multifaceted approach will be crucial in navigating complex real estate landscapes while supporting Amazon's dynamic operational needs and long-term growth objectives.

Reporting to the Regional Lead/Regional Asset Manager, the Asset Manager will be a critical member supporting leased and owned fulfillment and logistics locations within their assigned region.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee real estate portfolio management to ensure optimal operations, utilization, and performance supporting business objectives.
• Primary contact for real estate escalations, providing stakeholder support and minimizing business disruption.
• Negotiations for landlord consents, lease amendments, property alterations, retrofits, and operational changes.
• Develop regional real estate strategies encompassing consent negotiations, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
• Support Transaction Managers with lease renewals, terminations, and strategic initiatives using site-related data.
• Identify cost savings and operational efficiency opportunities, implementing best practices.
• Provide real estate leadership during disasters or significant events impacting operations.
• End-of-term lease obligations, addressing dilapidations and reinstatement to minimize financial exposure.
• Build relationships with landlords, developers, and external stakeholders through regular meetings and site visits.
• Provide strategic real estate advice to senior leadership for new concepts, aligning strategies with organizational goals.
• Champion sustainability and ESG initiatives across the portfolio, including energy-saving projects and retrofits.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams for real estate guidance and problem-solving.
• Support OPEX analysis, review payment escalations, and negotiate landlord modifications to expenses.
• Support audits and portfolio reviews, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and cost savings identification.
• Reporting inputs and liaison with Finance on real estate liabilities and Asset Management targets.

A day in the life

Your day begins reviewing overnight escalations across your portfolio, landlord disputes and urgent lease amendment requests. You negotiate building modifications for new installations, balancing operational needs with lease compliance.

Mid-morning a site visit assessing dilapidation risks ahead of lease expiry. You collaborate with Finance on quarterly budget reviews, analyzing OPEX variances and identifying cost optimization opportunities across your properties.

The afternoon involves strategic planning, developing sustainability initiatives advising senior leadership on real estate implications for new delivery concepts. Between calls with Legal and Engineering teams, you manage landlord relationships.

Your day concludes reviewing performance metrics.

About the team

The UK asset manager sits within the UK/IE Asset Management team which is part of the wider EU Asset Management team. Asset Management is part of the Global Realty Portfolio Optimization team covering EU and NA. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across EU and NA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or MBA in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing.
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English.
• 5+ years experience of property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund, or landlord entity.
• Expertise analyzing and clearly explaining complex lease terminology and provisions.
• Proficient in using commercial real estate management software platforms, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems to manage client relationships and data.
• Proficiency in commercial and industrial building systems, including fire and life safety systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing infrastructure; ability to comprehend and analyze construction blueprints is highly valued.
• Career progression that exhibits experience in relationship management and building trust with stakeholders.
• Broad experience of managing and interpreting commercial lease agreements; knowledge of property accounting principles.
• RPA, CPM, RICS, or comparable professional designation.
• Business fluency in another European language (German, Spanish or Italian) would be an advantage.

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