Asset Management & Portfolio Execution (Europe&UK)
hace 4 días
City of London
Asset Management & Portfolio Execution (Europe&UK) ED to MD Level Location: London We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Asset Management professional to take full ownership of our European real estate portfolio post-investment. This role is central to orchestrating alignment between senior management and local teams, driving cohesive execution of the business plan. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic value-creator, responsible for implementing aggressive asset business plans, spearheading re-positioning initiatives, and deploying a variety of financial tools to maximize returns and execute successful exits. Key Responsibilities: • Portfolio Asset Management & Value Creation: Develop and execute asset business plans for a diverse portfolio, with a primary focus on office and commercial assets. Drive value through hands-on re-positioning, redevelopment, and innovative commercial concept curation, leveraging deep local market insight to identify and capitalize on high-value opportunities., • Hands-On Project Execution: Lead the operational transformation of assets. Oversee and directly manage redevelopment and refurbishment projects, ensuring practical, cost-effective, and high-quality execution that aligns with the strategic vision., • Strategic Exit Planning & Execution: Possess a proactive and insightful approach to exits. Utilize a deep understanding of local market dynamics, macro-environmental trends, and a sophisticated toolkit of financial instruments and exit avenues (e.g., direct sales, portfolio sales, recapitalization) to optimize the timing and structure of divestment, maximizing returns in line with investment mandates., • Investor & Shareholder Stewardship: Act as the primary steward for investors and shareholders. Provide rigorous, data-backed reporting on performance, value-creation progress, and the evolving exit strategy., • Strategic Liaison: Serve as the crucial bridge, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment between the company's leadership and the on-the-ground execution teams. Qualifications & Experience: • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from top university in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred., • A minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in a hands-on, value-add Asset Management role within real estate, with a proven track record in the office and commercial sectors., • Demonstrable experience in strategically re-positioning assets and a strong record of overseeing the physical transformation of properties to enhance their market value and income profile., • Sophisticated understanding of financial structuring and exit strategies for real estate assets, with a proven ability to time and execute dispositions advantageously., • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the most senior levels and navigate complex, cross-cultural environments., • Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential. While the role is based in London, we strongly encourage applications from highly qualified candidates currently residing outside the region who possess the requisite experience and background.