Vice President Asset Management

Jamestown Europe GmbH & BV; London, East Midlands; On-site

Job description

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a Vice President of Asset Management to join our London team. The candidate will have a deep understanding of asset management with a particular focus on retail and a proactive, results-driven approach. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance asset value and community engagement.

Asset Management Responsibilities:

• Implement the asset business plan(s) with the objective of outperformance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of all governing documents concerning the asset(s).
• Strategic asset analysis (incl. hold/sell analysis) and pro-active preparation of value-add strategies.
• Closely collaborate with the Creative & Marketing, Retail Leasing, Development & Construction, and other vertically integrated teams to implement creative and marketing strategies for the asset, such as asset branding & design, event programming, placemaking, community management, etc.
• Management oversight of the property management team, providing instructions, guidance, and setting clear performance objectives; in coordination with accounting, review and understanding of monthly property management reports.
• Lead asset team (analysts, associates, accountants, property manager, etc.) to prepare asset level reporting, including regular executive summaries, reforecasts, liquidity forecasts, and general updates for strategic purposes.
• Monitor property revenue collections and expense payments; monitor working capital requirements to avoid any liquidity shortfalls at the asset level.
• Supervise and coordinate CapEx projects with all related parties (internal and external) such as construction managers, architects, the property management team, contractors, etc.
• Manage leasing broker relationships, lead lease negotiations, draft LOIs, conduct Net Effective Rent analysis, etc.
• Lead any legal matters related to operations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition team with operational & leasing insight for new deals in your submarkets.
• Availability to travel to different European countries is required.
• Encouraged to keep professional designations or training current.
• Maintain active participation in industry associations and attend local events and training seminars.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for analysts and associates through transparent feedback, training, and mentoring. Work and coordinate closely talent development with HR.

Your Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field of study from an accredited institution.
• Work Experience: Seven or more years of experience in institutional real estate management or finance; retail and office experience required; experience with management of shopping centers is a plus.
• Skills: Strategic asset management, leadership, advanced real estate and financial analysis skills, including advanced Excel modeling.
• Language Proficiency: Exceptional written and verbal communication in English is required.

Other Considerations

• Stay active with a premium gym membership.
• Benefit from our private health insurance and employer pension contributions.
• Access our Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential support from mental health professionals for all life circumstances.
• One day of home office per week and flexible working hours to support a balanced work-life integration.

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