Director Asset Management UK

JLG International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Asset Management to join their London office. This pivotal role involves optimizing property performance through strategic asset management, overseeing debt funding, and enhancing sustainability practices. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in real estate asset management, demonstrating leadership and a strong commitment to ESG principles. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global investment management business, where your expertise will drive significant value across diverse asset types. If you are passionate about real estate and eager to lead a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate asset management required.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and ESG principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic asset management plans.
• Manage debt funding processes and prepare investor reports.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Real Estate Asset Management

Debt Funding Management

Investor Reporting

Leadership

Sustainability and ESG Principles

Financial Analysis

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Estate or Land Management

Membership with RICS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Director Asset Management UK - London Office - Global Investment Management Business

Position Overview

We are retained consultants working with a global Investment business. Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Asset Manager with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join the European team.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the real estate lifecycle, extending beyond traditional asset management. This role requires a proactive individual capable of managing debt funding, overseeing investor asset management reporting, and contributing to acquisition underwriting. A strong aptitude for adopting new technologies, coupled with leadership skills and a commitment to sustainability and ESG principles, is essential. The individual needs to have experience managing a wide range of asset types throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Management: Develop and implement strategic asset management plans to optimize property performance and value.
• Conduct regular property inspections to monitor conditions, identify and pursue opportunities for continual improvement.
• Manage debt funding processes, including sourcing, structuring, and refinancing of existing portfolio assets.
• Prepare and present comprehensive investor asset management reports and budgets to senior management and investors.
• Assist the acquisitions team in underwriting potential investments, providing detailed financial analyses.

Sustainability and ESG:

• Integration and delivery of sustainability and ESG targets.
• Work with the Head of Technology to integrate and utilize new technology to enhance asset management practices, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop strong relationships with key tenants.
• Manage third-party consultants, including asset, property, and facility managers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in real estate asset management, with a strong understanding of the full real estate lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Estate or Land Management.
• Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred.
• Experienced in delivering institutional standard investor reporting.
• Proven experience in managing debt funding and investor reporting.
• Proven experience in managing small refurbishment and development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and integrate new technologies into asset management practices.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability and ESG principles, including relevant legislation.
• Preferred experience in the industrial and retail sectors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with key tenants.
• Experience in managing third-party consultants and service providers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management