Who we're looking for
Schroders Capital is seeking a real estate asset manager with a variety of cross sector property experience, strong organisational and analytical skills to work across multiple UK real estate funds, based in our London office. You will be responsible for asset management initiatives, asset level business plans, cashflow and income projections, and transactions. You will also be inputting into investor and internal reporting preparations and will have an interest in residential and retail assets specifically.
About Schroders Group
Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.
Schroders Capital
Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.
The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.
Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world's leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.
We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.
The team
• Our Real Estate department is an integral part of Schroders Capital and constitutes an important focus area of the Group's strategy for expansion.
• Schroders Capital is one of Europe's largest real estate managers with deep real estate expertise on the ground across real estate sectors with £26 billion of AUM. Investment strategies are offered in a broad range of open and closed ended funds, listed REITS, specialist funds, joint ventures and separate accounts.
• The real estate team is highly experienced in real estate fund management, research, acquisitions, asset management and strategy and is comprised of over 200 people operating from offices across the UK, Continental Europe and Asia.
• Our investment philosophy is centred on consistent themes including investing in strong fundamentals, actively managing portfolios and delivering positive environmental and social impact. We adopt a research-driven and market-focused investment approach. Our dedicated Real Estate Research team identifies those sectors, cities and real estate characteristics expected to outperform, ensuring portfolios can benefit from structural change.
What you'll do
• Directly responsible for a portfolio of predominantly retail and residential assets in Southeast producing and executing asset level business plans.
• Assist a lead asset manager on The Knightsbridge Estate, a large, prime asset in Central London owned by Olayan. The Asset occupies the block between Harvey Nichols and Harrods in Knightsbridge and consists of retail, residential and offices along with a long-let hotel. The focus will be on the retail and residential elements whilst offering support across the asset.
• Asset management responsibilities will include overseeing the leasing of vacant space, progressing rent reviews and lease renewals, as well as overseeing the property management functions. Seeking to maximise NOI across all buildings.
• Specific day to day oversight responsibility for the residential properties within the estate, supervising the property management and leasing team including oversight of the KYC process.
• Engage with occupiers and have a specific interest in the London residential and retail markets.
• Be responsible for building strong relationships with external consultants in order to support asset management initiatives.
• Oversight of the collection of sustainability data by the property managers and input into Investment Sustainability Action Plans and long-term vision for the assets.
• Be confident and clear in conveying recommendations and rationale, and able to report portfolio initiatives to both the client and the Schroder Real Estate investment committee
• Support Schroder's “Real Estate with Impact” approach to sustainable investing, that seeks to promote a fair, environmentally and socially conscious low-carbon transition, that also supports social, as well as economic and physical resilience, and ultimately sustainable communities and economies.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
• Ideally asset management experience, alternatively relevant property industry experience which could typically include property management or valuation, with an understanding of both required - ideally RICS or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of the commercial real estate markets and ideally expertise in London retail or residential sectors
• Confident in taking ownership of a small portfolio of assets, reporting to your line manager – looking to drive and track NOI across the assets.
• Willing to assess business activities/processes to identify scope for value enhancing opportunities, refurbishments and letting strategies, as well as overseeing the management functions
• Organised, analytical and with good attention to detail
• Ability to present analysis, outputs and rationale in a clear, concise manner – strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in taking ownership of your objectives and efficiently managing your time to meet deadlines
• Ability to lead a team of external consultants assisting with asset management of your assets and to develop strong relationships with industry peers and advisors
• Experience in dealing with senior level people in a confident manner – both clients, colleagues and tenants
• Understanding of real estate cash flow modelling with experience in Excel, Argus or similar
• Understanding of the drivers of performance and value creation in property.
What you'll be like
• Clear and demonstratable interest in real estate and a career in real estate asset management – keen to learn and develop new skills
• Professional with a high standard of personal integrity
• Numerical, diligent and organised
• Good communicator
• A team player, with a strong work ethic and commitment to the role, with an ability to perform under pressure.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristics.
About the company
Schroders plc is a British multinational asset management company, founded in 1804.
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