Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager
22 Bishopsgate, London – Hybrid
Permanent
At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.
As a future Sector Lead Logistics/ Asset Manager, you will report to our Global Sector Lead/ Local Head of AM, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts Real Estate.
AXA Investment Managers’ teams have over 30 years’ experience investing in real assets.
Our approach to investing and managing real assets is built on our unique 360° view of the real assets market, together with the strong convictions we have developed over past economic cycles.
Our convictions drive our product development and shape our investment decisions. Together, they represent our long-term approach to value creation in real assets investment and management.
With about 650 people in 14 offices operating in over 20 countries, we are a truly global firm in scale and resources, yet agile and flexible to meet clients’ needs. Our teams enable us to combine global strength across the full real assets’ investment spectrum with a substantial local operating presence.
DISCOVER your opportunity
The Asset Manager role is part of a team dedicated to the management and value creation of a large portfolio consisting of logistic assets (through both operational assets and forward sales).
The Asset Manager will be a key stakeholder in the management of a large logistic portfolio playing a critical role with the Investors.
This role proposes and implements the best value creation strategy for each asset of his / her portfolio and will be responsible for:
1. Define the asset strategy in line with investors’ requirements: growing the portfolio through new acquisitions (mainly forward sales).
2. Prepare annual business plans including action plans and corresponding financial models (DCF), obtain approval from investors or Investment Committee and follow-on the implementation of the action plan
3. Prepare investment memorandums for the acquisitions through forward sales and submit them to the Investment Committee.
4. Prepare, optimise and monitor the asset budget (revenues, opex and capex) with the property managers or asset operators
5. Monitor forward sales and related pre-leasing period and deliveries.
6. Monitor external valuations
7. Monitor asset KPI’s and contribute to reporting of the investors
8. Manage property managers and all external servicers related to the asset
9. Supervise the property, manage tenancy issues, claims and supervise potential lawsuits with legal advisors
10. Collect and analyse all relevant and updated data / documentation at asset level (technical, legal, tax and commercial data) and ensure the legal conformity and the liquidity of assets
11. Propose relevant product evolutions or asset repositioning. Management refurbishment or development programs coordinating with internal and/or external development experts. Set-up and implement ESG action plans.
12. Coordinate all internal and external stakeholders, represent the investor in co-ownership
13. Prepare and manage disposals (data room, valuation, RFP, etc...)
14. Support some investments underwritings led by the Acquisitions teams and on-board new assets
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience:
15. Educated degree (business school or real estate degree)
16. RICS accreditation would be a plus
17. Proven track record in real estate, significant experience in an asset & investment manager / property company is required
18. Specific expertise in Logistic asset management/ development
19. Good knowledge of the logistics market and its players
20. Good understanding of legislations and financial techniques related to real estate investments
Your knowledge and skills:
21. Accomplished interpersonal skills, ability to work efficiently in a team in an international and matrix environment
22. Credible and eloquent professional who can communicate at both executive level and with peers
23. Autonomous, initiative, entrepreneurial and result driven culture
24. Strong financial skills and analytical capabilities
25. Verbal and written communications and presentation skills
26. Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions
27. Fluent in English. French would be a bonus
We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.
About AXA
The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries.
We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management.
Our mission: To act for human progress by protecting what matters
Our values: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA
About the Entity
At AXA IM we are investing with a clear purpose – to make the world a better place. We act for human progress by investing for what matters. Our conviction-led approach enables us to uncover what we believe to be the best global investment opportunities across alternative and core asset classes. We are already entrusted by our clients with more than €887 billion in assets.
AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, when needed, to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.
What We Offer
We are committed to offer you an environment where you can:
Grow your potential : Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities .
Shape the way you work : Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.).
Thrive within a diverse community : Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Move the world forward : Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree.