Director of Asset Management

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor the construction, lease-up, compliance, and on-going management for a portfolio of assigned properties.
• Own portfolio modeling, valuation, summary analysis and presentation to internal and external customers (executive leadership, partners, etc.).
• Collaborate with the operations team (i.e. affiliated property management company) to oversee leasing and budgeting for the portfolio while reporting internally and externally significant strategic shifts or variances.
• Perform investment analysis including inputting information, formulating achievable market rate rent levels and model assumptions for assets, and running various scenarios.
• Oversee hold/sell recommendations as well as helping manage the refinancing or disposition of properties.
• Engage, manage and review yearly appraisals of properties within the portfolio.
• Prepare quarterly and annual asset, portfolio and market reports for investors while working with accounting and development to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Respond to special requests for information from investor and capital clients in a professional manner and on an expedited basis.
• Conduct periodic property inspections and report findings.
• Affiliate with operating budgets, tax returns and annual audits for assets in the portfolio.
• Establish and manage relationships with all entities and agencies involved with assets.
• Take responsibility for leading frequent communication with partners via emails, calls, and in-person meetings.
• Maximize value of real estate through execution of business plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or related field. An advanced degree (MBA, MS in Real Estate) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate investment, finance, or a related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills appropriate for this position and for the tasks assigned by the Head of Portfolio Management.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Advanced analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Prior proven track record of strategic decision-making and results-driven performance.
• Strong understanding of student housing market dynamics and trends.