Job Description

abrdn plc is one of the world’s largest investment companies, dedicated to helping clients and customers plan, save, and invest for the future. With a purpose to invest for a better future, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients, employees, society, and shareholders. abrdn is built on a vibrant, purpose-led culture that puts the needs of stakeholders at the heart of what we do.

About the role

As a Real Estate Asset Manager, you will be responsible for actively managing a portfolio of real estate assets at the property level, aligning with fund mandates and investment strategies to optimise returns within acceptable risk parameters. This role requires a strategic and analytical approach, involving collaboration with internal teams and external service providers to formulate and implement asset plans, budgets, and leasing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Collaboration:

• Partner with external property management firms and internal teams, including fund management, transactions, leasing, ESG, research, and data teams, to deliver asset-level strategies.

• Coordinate activities of property managers and service providers to execute asset and investment plans.

• Support fund managers in developing fund strategies, preparing Investment Committee (IC) papers, and reviewing investment plans.

Asset Planning and Process Management:

• Assist in the creation of detailed asset management plans aligned with investment objectives and client requirements.

• Contribute to budget preparation for property portfolios and ensure stakeholder alignment.

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to optimise asset performance.

• Collaborate on proposals related to transactions, financing arrangements, and capital expenditure (CAPEX).

Execution and Oversight:

• Ensure high standards of professionalism and market best practices in managing external asset managers.

• Implement asset management plans according to agreed schedules and deliverables.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal teams and external service providers.

• Negotiate and manage transactions, investments, lettings, and planning/zoning matters.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Update asset management plans in line with reporting schedules and provide accurate, high-quality data for client reporting and valuations.

• Monitor compliance with abrdn policies, anti-money laundering (AML), and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) requirements.

• Ensure all client interactions are appropriately recorded on Salesforce and other platforms.

Governance and Professional Development:

• Maintain compliance with abrdn and client governance, policies, and procedures.

• Uphold high standards of professional conduct and pursue continuing professional development (CPD).

About The Candidate:

• Proven ability to deliver lettings, development projects, and complex asset management initiatives.

• Strong industry reputation with a network of contacts among occupiers, developers, and property owners.

• Extensive professional experience in institutional real estate, with expertise in asset management.

• Proven experience in lease negotiations and the development of leasing strategies, preferably in an international environment.

• Proficiency in data analysis, report preparation, and organisational planning.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the management and optimisation of a high-value real estate portfolio in a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will work alongside industry professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping the performance of abrdn’s real estate assets.             

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At abrdn, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will provide the necessary support.

Join us in delivering market-leading real estate asset management solutions. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

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