Asset Manager, Related California

Related Companies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Related Companies is looking for an Asset Manager in San Francisco, CA, to oversee affordable housing portfolios. This role involves supporting daily asset management activities, conducting financial analyses, and working closely with the Senior Asset Manager on initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in the field, showcasing strong financial acumen and organizational skills. The position offers a base salary between $100,000 and $140,000 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience in property management, asset management, or a related real estate role.
• Strong understanding of property operations, financial performance, and budgeting.
• Experience reviewing monthly financial statements and annual operating budgets.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to represent the firm in a professional manner externally.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day asset management activities for affordable housing properties.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to the Senior Asset Manager.
• Analyze monthly property reporting and meet regularly with regional staff.
• Participate in annual budgeting and monitor performance against budget.

Skills

Property operations understanding

Financial performance analysis

Budget management

Strong organization skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Complex thinking

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Property-management systems

Job description

Related California and Northwest is seeking an Asset Manager to support the Northern California and Northwest affordable housing portfolios. The Asset Manager will work closely with the Senior Asset Manager on portfolio‑wide initiatives, including reporting and analysis, while gaining direct asset management experience on a small subset of stabilized properties. The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional with a strong operational and financial foundation who is eager to deepen their expertise in affordable housing asset management. The Asset Manager will gain exposure across the full asset lifecycle while operating within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The position will be based in either San Francisco, CA or Portland, OR, and will report directly to the Senior Asset Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day asset management activities for a defined group (15‑25) of affordable housing properties, under the guidance of a Senior Asset Manager.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to the Senior Asset Manager across the region.
• Oversee property management or operating partners to ensure execution of business plan; conduct site visits to assess physical condition, operations, and compliance, and ensure timely resolution of action items.
• Analyze monthly property reporting (income statement, balance sheet, rent roll, etc.) and meet regularly with regional or site staff to review and course correct where necessary.
• Participate in annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting process; monitor performance against budget and explain key variances.
• Oversee and monitor loans and regulatory agreements for continued compliance.
• Respond to all stakeholder inquiries regarding property operations and performance.
• Participate in refinances, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and dispositions of assets.
• Take ownership in identifying value‑add opportunities and strategies throughout the assets.
• Oversee cash management for each property, including tracking capital improvements, managing operating and reserve balances, and annual cash‑flow distributions. Manage all real estate tax exemptions, including submission of annual filings, and manage a database of property valuations to ensure accuracy of tax billings.
• Report, track and manage all insurance‑related incidents.
• Support loan conversions on new property deliveries and participate in the transition from development to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3‑5 years of relevant experience in property management, asset management, or a related real estate role.
• Strong understanding of property operations, financial performance, and budgeting.
• Experience reviewing monthly financial statements and annual operating budgets.
• Strong organization skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and assignments.
• Complex thinker with intellectual curiosity and a propensity to question established tenets.
• Keen attention to detail and innate time‑management skills.
• Suitability to an entrepreneurial culture that places a premium on performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to represent the firm in a professional manner externally with third‑party partners and their affiliates.
• Commercially conscious with an entrepreneurial spirit who demonstrates sound judgment and an aptitude for identifying opportunities and crafting creative solutions.
• Highly organized with an ability to process multiple active projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective at idea generation, strategic planning and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player but also a self‑starter that can perform with limited direction or oversight.
• Candidates that have a passion for real estate, a strong work ethic and a desire to advance professionally.
• Strong MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word skills are a prerequisite; experience with property‑management systems is preferred.

Compensation

Anticipated base salary range: $100,000 - $140,000. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.