Asset Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of investments with a degree of independence. 
• Execute investment strategy and understand investment performance measures and metrics.
• Develop annual business plans to achieve investment strategies that are consistent with client objectives.
• Prepare quarterly valuations, quarterly investment updates, quarterly cash flow projections and other financial reports.
• Review and approve property operating statements; share accountability for budgeted results and supports the budget versus actual analysis.
• Analyze leases and rental rates against market and budget; make recommendations to Portfolio Management on leasing decisions; negotiate leases with support from senior team.
• Analyze value of capital projects; create plan and make recommendations to Portfolio Management; execute capital plan.
• Negotiate property management agreements with support from senior team.
• Support senior team in restructurings, sales and asset financings as required.
• Understand capital and investment structure and the relationship between property operations and investment performance.
• Develop strong market knowledge for assigned assets; collect market information including competitive market information.
• Support Asset Management on assets through data collection, cash flow modeling, competitive analysis, research analysis and annual business plan and budget preparations. 
• Support Acquisitions on market intelligence and due diligence for new acquisitions.

Conduct

• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Develop strong working relationships with Portfolio Managers and members of the Los Angeles Asset Management team.
• Generate innovative approaches to situations.
• Implement thorough follow-up and attention to detail.
• Provide constructive input on improving how the Firm and/or the group functions.
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and more junior level staff.

Skills/Experience Required

• BS/BA and a strong academic record with emphasis on real estate, finance, accounting and/or economics required.
• 4-6 years of direct real estate asset management experience required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency with Argus AE valuation software and Excel required.
• Ability to select and efficiently manage the activities of internal resources and third-party service providers
• Good negotiation skills, presentation skills and a history of successful interaction with clients and partners