The Role

Private Equity Real Estate business, with an expanding UK and European portfolio are looking for an ambitious, driven and entrepreneurial Director level Asset Manager to work as part of a team focusing on the UK and Europe. They have a rapidly expanding AUM across the whole of Europe, and buy assets that involve active asset management and development across all property classes, including office, retail, industrial, student accommodation and residential.  The role will focus on Value Add and also Separate accounts and cover all asset classes. They have a very well respected team, and are looking for an additional experienced hire as they are so busy at the moment.

Responsibilities:

Regular liaising with local joint venture partners, including European travel
Presenting within Investment Committee meetings, the proposed quarterly asset management strategy for the investments
Collaboratively discussing strategic decision making regarding asset and portfolio strategy
Devising disposal strategies and executing the transactions
Managing and reviewing annually prepared business plan budgets and cost variance in Excel
Managing third party valuers in preparing annual valuations and preparing mid-year desktop valuations both on a Gross and Net basis
Maintain data relating to the statistics of the various investments and liaising with the Investor Relations team when queries are raised

Requirements:
6 – 10 years Real Estate Industry experience, ideally within REPE, or working for an Investment Manager, or Operating Partner
Strong numeracy skills – confident in excel
A confident communicator
Extensive commercial insight and a strong transactional track record
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
A strong work ethic
An understanding of corporate and real estate laws
The ability to present business plan updates concisely
A good understanding of macro and micro markets across all real estate sectors
A professional qualification such as MRICS, or CFA
A team player who has the aptitude to complete tasks under pressure and under own motivation.