VP, Asset Management

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Perform Properties in Santa Monica is seeking a VP of Asset Management to lead portfolios, drive value through leases, capital investments, and dispositions, and mentor a growing team.

You will supervise cash flow models, coordinate cross‑functional efforts with Leasing, Operations, Finance, and Transactions, and report directly to senior leadership. Travel to assets is required; this is an office role five days a week in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent quantitative field.
• 10+ years of commercial real estate experience in an investment firm with open-air retail; at least 3 years in people management.

Responsibilities

• Investment cash flow modeling; build models for assets and investments.
• Strategic financial analysis; hold/sell decisions, leases, and capital decisions.
• Liquidity and cash management; manage portfolio liquidity and reporting.
• Asset-level projects; identify and implement value-add initiatives.
• Dispositions and due diligence; coordinate with Transactions for closings and financings.
• Organization and communication; articulate asset strategy to Perform leadership and Blackstone.
• Cross-functional leadership; collaborate with Leasing, Construction, Property Mgmt, and Finance.
• Mentor and develop team; provide coaching to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cash flow modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Finance/Economics/Quantitative degree

Tools

Excel

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Please review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.About UsPerform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high‑performing retail and office properties with people‑appeal - vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, we oversee approximately 30 million square feet of properties across the U.S.Our culture is built on our OneTeam foundation - a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across roles, teams, and time zones. Guided by this foundation, our OneTeam Core Values define how we show up every day:· Act with Intention· Make It Happen· Raise the Bar· Stay Curious· Win as OneJoin a team where performance and partnership go hand in hand.-Role SummaryThe VP, Asset Management will report directly to the SVP of Asset Management, with a dotted line partnership to other leaders for shared accountability in the business plan and investment performance of assigned assets. The VP, AM will quarterback their portfolios and bear responsibility for bringing analytical rigor to key value-maximization decisions around major leases, capital investments, and timing of dispositions. They will also provide leadership around resolving operational challenges at the asset (incl. environmental, A/R, and entitlements) and drive strategies to manage these challenges portfolio-wide. The position entails supervision, mentoring, coaching, and development of junior team members. The VP, AM is a senior leader on the team and will take on teamwide responsibilities such as managing teamwide workstreams, representing the team on cross-departmental initiatives, and constant mentorship of junior team members. This is a high visibility role, with consistent and impactful interaction with executive leadership at Perform and Blackstone. Travel to assets is required. This role is in the office, 5 days a week Monday-Friday. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment and is eager to work closely across functions to drive asset and portfolio value.Essential Job FunctionsInvestment Cash Flow Modeling – Collaborate with market leadership, leasing, operations, and other teams to oversee analytical team to build accurate cash flow models for each asset and investment. Provide thought leadership around assumptions and key drivers of return on investment. Monitor performance to plan, identify and report on key variances to underwriting and budget to provide recommendations to executive leadership.Strategic Financial Analysis – Lead strategic and quantitative analyses, which includes but is not limited to hold/sell decisions, evaluation of major leases, and major capital decisions.Liquidity / Cash Management – Own cash models and manage portfolio liquidity needs; anticipate cash management issues and provide timely reporting to market leadership and executive teams.Asset-Level Projects – Identify and implement priority value-add projects in alignment with underwriting and asset business plans.Dispositions and Due Diligence– Provide asset and investment level leadership in coordination with Transactions team to facilitate due diligence and closings for dispositions and debt financings including coordination of information and materials with various parties (buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, and attorneys), as well as internal partners (Finance, Operations, Leasing, Construction, and Legal). Review and sign off on due diligence materials and closing statements.Organization and Communication – Drive collaboration, organization and communication of key work products and information to articulate asset strategy and execution updates to Perform leadership and Blackstone.Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership – Coordinate and collaborate with counterparts in Leasing, Construction, Property Management, and Finance to drive alignment on asset strategy and execution. This collaboration can be seen via underwriting, budgeting, performing ad-hoc analysis, prepping for disposition, or day-to-day operational asset management.Manage and Mentor Team – Orchestrate work and foster development of team such that work is produced effectively and junior colleagues learn and grow. Provide exceptional mentoring and coaching to people beyond direct reports.CompetenciesExceptional leadership, management, and communication skillsResults orientation with a sense of urgency and continuous improvementCoach and mentor with a passion for developing junior talentA curious, driven professional with a passion for problem solvingCollaborative consensus builder with the ability to influence others without formal authorityStrategic orientation with creative and broad thinkingTeam leadership - works inclusively within a diverse teamQualificationsDegree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent quantitative-based fieldMore than 10 years of commercial real estate experience from a real estate investment firm with significant experience in open-air retail, including at least 3 years managing people.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsTranslates complex technical concepts to understandable business termsAbility to work independently, handle multiple projects and meet deadlinesAbility to do advanced Excel modeling and deep knowledge of Argus EnterpriseStrong understanding of real estate fundamentals, financing, valuation, transactions, asset management, and leasing.Demonstrated success in collaboration, creative thinking, and ability to learn new concepts quicklyBenefits & CompensationBenefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).Base Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base salary range for this position. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.ClosingEEO StatementOur company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]#LI-Onsite