Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager

AXA Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sector Lead Logistics/Asset Manager, where your expertise will drive the management and value creation of a diverse logistics portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with investors to define strategic asset plans, prepare comprehensive business models, and oversee budget management. With a commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the real estate sector. Embrace a hybrid work environment that values flexibility and growth, while being part of a global leader in asset management dedicated to human progress.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive Health Benefits

Personalized Learning Paths

Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Sustainability Initiatives

Qualifications

• Educated degree in business or real estate is essential.
• RICS accreditation would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define asset strategy in line with investors' requirements.
• Prepare annual business plans and financial models.
• Monitor asset KPIs and manage property managers.

Skills

Real Estate Management

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Analytical Capabilities

ESG Implementation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Real Estate

RICS Accreditation

Job description

Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager

22 Bishopsgate, London – Hybrid

Permanent

At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.

As a future Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager, you will report to our Global Sector Lead/ Local Head of AM, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts Real Estate.

AXA Investment Managers’ teams have over 30 years’ experience investing in real assets.

Our approach to investing and managing real assets is built on our unique 360° view of the real assets market, together with the strong convictions we have developed over past economic cycles.

Our convictions drive our product development and shape our investment decisions. Together, they represent our long-term approach to value creation in real assets investment and management.

With about 650 people in 14 offices operating in over 20 countries, we are a truly global firm in scale and resources, yet agile and flexible to meet clients’ needs. Our teams enable us to combine global strength across the full real assets’ investment spectrum with a substantial local operating presence.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Asset Manager role is part of a team dedicated to the management and value creation of a large portfolio consisting of logistic assets (through both operational assets and forward sales).

The Asset Manager will be a key stakeholder in the management of a large logistic portfolio playing a critical role with the Investors.

This role proposes and implements the best value creation strategy for each asset of his / her portfolio and will be responsible for:

• Define the asset strategy in line with investors’ requirements: growing the portfolio through new acquisitions (mainly forward sales).
• Prepare annual business plans including action plans and corresponding financial models (DCF), obtain approval from investors or Investment Committee and follow-on the implementation of the action plan
• Prepare investment memorandums for the acquisitions through forward sales and submit them to the Investment Committee.
• Prepare, optimise and monitor the asset budget (revenues, opex and capex) with the property managers or asset operators
• Monitor forward sales and related pre-leasing period and deliveries.
• Monitor external valuations
• Monitor asset KPI’s and contribute to reporting of the investors
• Manage property managers and all external servicers related to the asset
• Supervise the property, manage tenancy issues, claims and supervise potential lawsuits with legal advisors
• Collect and analyse all relevant and updated data / documentation at asset level (technical, legal, tax and commercial data) and ensure the legal conformity and the liquidity of assets
• Propose relevant product evolutions or asset repositioning. Management refurbishment or development programs coordinating with internal and/or external development experts. Set-up and implement ESG action plans.
• Coordinate all internal and external stakeholders, represent the investor in co-ownership
• Prepare and manage disposals (data room, valuation, RFP, etc...)
• Support some investments underwritings led by the Acquisitions teams and on-board new assets

Your Profile

SHARE your unique expertise

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.

Your qualifications and experience:

• Educated degree (business school or real estate degree)
• RICS accreditation would be a plus
• Proven track record in real estate, significant experience in an asset & investment manager / property company is required
• Specific expertise in Logistic asset management/ development
• Good knowledge of the logistics market and its players
• Good understanding of legislations and financial techniques related to real estate investments

Your knowledge and skills:

• Accomplished interpersonal skills, ability to work efficiently in a team in an international and matrix environment
• Credible and eloquent professional who can communicate at both executive level and with peers
• Autonomous, initiative, entrepreneurial and result driven culture
• Strong financial skills and analytical capabilities
• Verbal and written communications and presentation skills
• Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions
• Fluent in English. French would be a bonus

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.

About AXA

The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.

We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.

Our mission: To act for human progress by protecting what matters

Our values: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

About the Entity

At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose – to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.

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AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed, to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.

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What We Offer

We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:

Grow your potential: Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities.

Shape the way you work: Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.).

Thrive within a diverse community: Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Move the world forward: Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.