Senior Asset Manager

Royal London Mutual Insurance Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund management is seeking a Senior Asset Manager specializing in Industrial and Logistics. This role involves managing investment properties and executing strategic asset management plans to enhance performance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and collaboration.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer-matched pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management and investment processes.
• Strong understanding of valuations and DCF appraisals.
• Ability to produce concise and logical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial investment properties to ensure outperformance.
• Prepare and review Asset Business Plans and quarterly cashflows.
• Identify lease events and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial and logistics property sector

Asset management skills

Financial modeling

Valuation expertise

Education

Chartered Surveyor designation

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Asset Manager - Industrial and Logistics

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 10th June 2025

We are currently looking for a Senior Asset Manager with experience in Industrial and Logistics to join Royal London Asset Management in our Property Team.

You will effectively manage industrial investment properties within the property portfolios to ensure relative outperformance. You will also assist, and lead where appropriate, on acquisitions, disposals, developments, and project-specific work.

The Property team invests internal and external clients' money into the Property Sector and actively manages property investment assets to outperform the benchmark.

About the role

1. Asset Business Planning: Prepare and review Asset Business Plans annually supported by 5-year rolling cashflows reviewed quarterly for all properties. Execute the agreed action points.
2. Lease Events: Identify and oversee lease re-gears, ensuring all rent reviews, lease expiries, and break options are actioned, pursued, and documented.
3. Lease Events: Liaise with external agents, agree fees, and appoint agents and advisors. Provide oversight to Asset Managers and Assistant Asset Managers in this regard.
4. Communication: Ensure regular liaison (weekly/bi-weekly) with external Property Managers to ensure proper maintenance, management, and statutory compliance of the assets.
5. Asset Management: Collaborate with the Head of Sector and senior team members to implement the agreed asset management strategy for the Funds.

About you

1. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the industrial and logistics property sector, including locations, occupiers, properties, and agents, to identify opportunities in leasing and active management.
2. Extensive property investment market and occupational contacts at mid to senior levels.
3. Strong understanding and experience in asset management, investment, and development processes, including valuations, DCF appraisals, financial models, and standard software.
4. Ability to produce concise, logical, and well-worded reports.
5. Sound knowledge of legal and economic frameworks.
6. Chartered Surveyor/Director with experience in valuation, property management, and/or leasing/L&T.
7. Experience working within the industrial and logistics market, for a property owner, leasing agent, or on the client side.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies, working with a diverse range of clients globally to achieve their investment goals. We are committed to responsible investment and act as stewards of our clients' capital, promoting positive change.

Our People Promise emphasizes working in an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling environment, guided by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer attractive benefits such as 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer-matched pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Details of all benefits can be found here - Our Benefits.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging

We are an inclusive employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which enrich our skills and culture. We celebrate and respect differences across Royal London.