VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Aker; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Vice President to spearhead strategic initiatives within a substantial portfolio of multifamily and commercial real estate. This high-visibility role demands a blend of analytical prowess and operational leadership, ensuring optimal asset performance and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving collaboration across teams while managing relationships with institutional investors and lenders. If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for real estate and a knack for navigating complexity, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in real estate acquisitions and asset management.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and portfolio analytics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investment strategy for a ~$2B portfolio.
• Oversee asset performance and project execution.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Real Estate Acquisitions

Asset Management

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Leasing Strategy

Portfolio Analytics

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Real Estate

MBA or Master's Degree

Job description

Vice President, Asset Management & Strategic Initiatives

Aker is seeking a Vice President to lead strategic initiatives and business plan execution across a ~$2B portfolio of multifamily and commercial real estate. This lead operator will oversee the full investment lifecycle – from acquisition through disposition – ensuring assets are positioned to exceed performance expectations and create long-term value. The ideal candidate combines analytical depth with operational leadership, excels in cross-functional environments, and thrives on complexity, urgency, and impact. This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role with direct exposure to institutional capital partners and platform-wide growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a unified investment strategy across a ~$2B portfolio of multifamily and commercial assets, aligned with Aker's long-term objectives.
• Lead business plan execution from acquisition through disposition, including repositionings and major capital initiatives.
• Drive long-term value creation by leveraging internal capabilities and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee asset performance and project execution to ensure NOI growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to optimize workforce structure, streamline capital workflows, and deploy high-impact technologies.
• Set and exceed aggressive performance targets through data-driven collaboration with property, construction, and finance teams.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to support proactive, insight-driven decision-making.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Lead all investor and lender communications, including reporting, recapitalizations, refinancings, and sale processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and growth.
• Promote cross-functional alignment across acquisitions, design, construction, and operations for unified execution.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 6+ years in real estate acquisitions and / or asset management, ideally across both institutional and entrepreneurial platforms.
• Proficiency in budgeting, leasing strategy, financial modeling, and portfolio analytics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a proven capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the capability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• High emotional intelligence, demonstrating humility, intuition, and a collaborative leadership style.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven by a high level of initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong investor / lender communication skills with experience managing institutional relationships.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong bias for execution.
• Team-oriented, entrepreneurial, and energized by cross-functional collaboration.