Associate Director, Asset Management

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Job Summary:
The Asset Management Associate Director will actively work with the asset management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, in the oversight and management of various real estate investments with the overall goal of optimizing asset values. While being primarily responsible for providing support and analysis for the western region portfolio, the Associate Director will be directly responsible for the daily operations and client deliverables for select assets, as directed. The Associate Director will also play a role in developing and executing on both portfolio and property specific strategies, evaluating operational performance against relevant industry benchmarks, analyzing capital investment decisions and how they impact value, and facilitating preparation of required reporting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive investment strategy, value creation and outperformance through direct oversight of property operations, leasing and capital deployment.
• Measure and monitor asset performance against a variety of benchmarks including client objectives, pro-forma metrics, budget and market comparables.
• Develop and effectuate annual business plans through actively overseeing property management, leasing, accounting, legal, appraisal, tax, research personnel as well as third-party consultants.
• Maintain open and effective lines of communication with Portfolio Management regarding management of their investments including the physical, financial, and leasing performance.
• Work collaboratively with JV partners and service providers while best serving INVESCO’s interests.
• Perform regular market visits and property inspections for assigned assets; travel required.
• Actively engage in the appraisal and internal valuation process to ensure accurate and timely feedback. reporting and communication formats, as well as staff development and team building.
• Support the broader INVESCO platform on potential new acquisitions and dispositions; collaboratively work with acquisitions, dispositions, underwriting, engineering, and closing groups on investment execution and due diligence.
• Review and approve the various documents pertaining to operating and marketing the assets, including management agreements, leasing agreements, service contracts, etc.
• Develop and maintain knowledge regarding capital markets activity in the region. Establish credibility as Invesco’s regional expert.
• Develop and foster productive working relationships with property management companies, brokers, and industry peers.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry (or business-related activity) is required
• Direct asset management and property level experience is a plus

Skills Required:

• Strong quantitative analysis skills. Ability to think and act strategically with experience analyzing leasing and investment decisions.
• Broad understanding of the operational and investment fundamentals of institutional real estate.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, written and interpersonal skills are essential. A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Effective organizational and time management skills. Consensus builder possessing the ability to work in a team environment managing projects and influence other investment professionals.
• High level of integrity.
• Results oriented
• Natural curiosity
• Creative / innovative
• High proficiency with Excel and Word. Knowledge of Yardi, Argus, Kardin, and VTS is a plus

Formal Education: 

• Four year or equivalent undergraduate degree in Business or related field
• Post graduate education a plus
• A commitment to continued education in real estate will be encouraged

Working Conditions:

• Travel will be required for periodic asset management related property visits and select acquisition due diligence

FLSA (US Only): Exempt

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

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