Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager

AXA; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sector Lead Logistics/Asset Manager to oversee a significant portfolio of logistic assets. This role involves defining asset strategies, preparing business plans, and managing budgets while coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate management, excellent financial skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Join a dynamic team that values innovative solutions and contributes to sustainable investment practices in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Educated degree in business or real estate.
• Proven track record in asset management or property company.

Responsibilities

• Define asset strategy and prepare annual business plans.
• Monitor asset budgets and external valuations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Real Estate Management

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Logistics Market Knowledge

Creative Thinking

Education

Business Degree

Real Estate Degree

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

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.