Real Estate Asset Operations & Insights Analyst

Cesna-Recruitment; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna-Recruitment is seeking an Asset Operations Analyst to support day-to-day operations across a mixed residential and commercial property portfolio in New Jersey. The role involves coordinating maintenance, tenant relations, scheduling vendors, and inspecting properties, with emphasis on accurate reporting and timely follow-up.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business-related fields, 2+ years of professional experience (real estate a plus), and bilingual English/Korean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field preferred).
• 2+ years of full-time professional experience. Real estate, property management, or investment experience is a plus but not required – we will train the right person.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean, including professional writing, verbal communication, and negotiation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace skills, with the ability to build and maintain accurate reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and ownership information.
• Exposure to property management, real estate transactions, or investment operations.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and multi-entity (LLC/trust) recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) for research, financial modeling, or document review.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations across an assigned portfolio of residential and commercial properties, including maintenance coordination, tenant relations, vendor scheduling, and property inspections.
• Track rent collection, follow up on delinquent accounts, and process property-related payments including taxes, insurance, repairs, and utilities.
• Support lease execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations, and maintain accurate lease, vendor, and transaction records.
• Maintain entity-level records for property-holding LLCs, including organizational documents and state annual report filings.
• Identify operational and safety issues across the portfolio and follow through to resolution.
• Prepare recurring reports on property performance, investment account activity, and cash and liquidity positions across entities.
• Conduct market and comparable research to support acquisition, disposition, and asset performance reviews.
• Build and maintain supporting schedules and financial models, including cash flow projections, cap rate and IRR analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.

Job description

Cesna-Recruitment is seeking an Asset Operations Analyst to support day-to-day operations across a mixed residential and commercial property portfolio in New Jersey. The role involves coordinating maintenance, tenant relations, scheduling vendors, and inspecting properties, with emphasis on accurate reporting and timely follow-up.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business-related fields, 2+ years of professional experience (real estate a plus), and bilingual English/Korean