Director - Portfolio Management (Fixed Term Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment manager based in Slough is seeking a Director for Portfolio Management on a fixed-term contract. This role will involve leading a team and collaborating closely with senior management, investors, and various stakeholders to support strategic decisions and enhance asset management across multiple European markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the property industry and demonstrable financial expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the European property industry.
• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in financial planning, portfolio management, and strategy.
• Conduct analysis and reporting on lease proposals and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with COO and CFO on platform improvements.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (CFA, ACA, Master's Degree)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Director - Portfolio Management (Fixed Term Contract), Slough

Client: Strand Hill

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

9-12 month Contract

The company is a leading real estate investment manager managing assets across multiple European countries and expanding into new territories following a recent mandate with a large sovereign investor.

This high-profile role supports the C Suite, senior management, investors, and lenders during the expansion. You will lead a team of analysts in developing and managing Financial Planning (FP&A), Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Debt transactions.

This role involves significant responsibility, is investor-facing, and acts as a key link between asset management, development, finance, and investment teams, supporting strategic decisions through asset/portfolio modelling, cashflow forecasting, and debt management.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with asset management, finance, and investment teams, coordinating with external property managers, leasing agents, and valuers.
• Conduct value-add analysis and reporting on lease proposals and investment opportunities.
• Prepare data requests for quarterly valuations with fund and bank teams.
• Support ESG reporting and analysis for asset management and development teams.
• Collaborate with COO and CFO on platform improvement initiatives, including exploring new technology.
• Monitor leasing events, debt transactions, covenant testing, and reporting deadlines.

Skills & Experience:

• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills; high proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFA, ACA, or a Master's Degree).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the European property industry.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to make and explain recommendations to colleagues, board members, clients, investors, and lenders.