Client-Side Real Estate Asset Manager (Living / Resi)

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Residential Asset Manager to manage a significant portfolio of residential assets for an established fund manager. This role requires strong experience in property management, excellent communication skills to handle multiple stakeholders, and knowledge of residential asset regulations. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working environment, with potential for extension based on portfolio growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working

Possibility of contract extension

Qualifications

• Strong experience in property management in financial services.
• Ability to build rapport with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of asset management regulations.
• Proficiency in report preparation and analysis.
• Excellent organizational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of residential assets.
• Oversee property managers to enhance portfolio performance.
• Conduct reporting processes and lead regular performance calls.
• Monitor portfolio KPIs like voids and arrears.
• Approve rental quotes and offers from property managers.

Skills

Property management experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of residential asset management

Proficient in report analysis

Organisational skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a Residential Asset Manager, reporting to the Investment Director and Fund Manager, on a 9-10 month Fixed Term Contract. They are London based with an established collaborative and hybrid working culture.

Client Details

Our client has c.20 years track record investing and managing UK Single Family Housing assets. They are well established fund manager with strong performance returns for institutional investors.

Description

• Manage a large UK portfolio of residential assets, ensuring optimal performance and returns.
• Manage third party property managers, working closely with them to make decisions and drive portfolio performance.
• Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting processes with property managers, leading regular performance calls and providing instructions on behalf of the investment manager.
• Monitor and manage portfolio KPIs, including voids, arrears, and expenditure.
• Oversee all lettings activity, approving rental quotes and offers proposed by third party managers.
• Implement and refine processes to ensure effective portfolio management.
• Analyse management information to identify opportunities for performance optimisation.
• Drive value-add initiatives for existing assets, such as refurbishments to enhance rental income or sale values.
• Collaborate with property managers to resolve issues and disputes, ensuring a smooth customer experience.
• Maintain high standards of institutional management and promote best practices across internal and external teams.

Profile

The successful Client-side Real Estate Asset Manager (Residential) should have:

• Strong experience in property management within the financial services industry.
• Strong rapport-building and communication skills, with a track record of managing multiple relationships within one role.
• Knowledge of residential asset management and associated regulations.
• Proficiency in preparing and analysing reports.
• Excellent organisational and deadline management skills.
• Track record of communicating results effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Hybrid working.
• Depending on 2026 portfolio growth, there may be a chance to extend or go permanent.