Asset Manager Associate
Sydney, Australia– 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 Asset Manager Associate, you will report to Head of Asset Management, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts – Real Estate.
DISCOVER your opportunity
The Asset Manager Associate will support the Asset Management Team and be responsible for the management and value creation of the Australian portfolio of properties
The Asset Manager Associate (“Associate”) forms part of a dynamic Asset Management team based in Sydney with exposure to a variety of assets across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Along with supporting the Senior Asset Managers, they will shape/define asset strategic and business plans, undertake commercial deal analysis, assisting with project or development management, property management liaison and disposals across the portfolio.
The Associate will be responsible for implementing business plans and delivering best value initiatives across the portfolio, which includes:
1. Support the Senior Asset Managers in defining and creating asset strategies and annual business plans/budgets with corresponding financial models (DCF) ensuring consistency with investors’ strategy.
2. Monitoring of the asset budgets (revenues, opex and capex) comparing to approved business plans.
3. Analysing commercial leasing deals and conducting internal valuation analysis.
4. Maintenance of financial models (DCF, valuation and other commercial models)
5. Regularly interact and present to key stakeholders, including Fund Managers, Senior Asset Managers, and Investment Committee
6. Gatekeeper of asset level ESG data via the application of relevant ESG tools.
7. Implement asset level ESG action plans and identify new opportunities to enhance ESG related performance
8. Manage and liaise with property managers to achieve asset level KPI’s, ensure adherence to best management practices and work closely to resolve any disputes
9. Contribute to the implementation of the marketing and letting strategy
10. Assist with the successful delivery of Capex projects, refurbishment, or development programs, working closely with internal and/or external advisors
11. Provide analytical and presentation support on ad hoc strategic / managerial topics
12. Monitor external valuations, asset KPI’s and contribute to investor reporting
13. Support investment underwritings led by the Transactions team and the on-board new assets, and assist the Transaction team and Senior Asset Managers for disposals.
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience:
14. Undergraduate degree in business, finance or real estate (or equivalent)
15. API or RICS Certification is preferred, but not a pre-condition
16. 3-8 years’ experience in the real estate sector
17. Relevant experience in real estate in an asset & investment manager / property company / letting or investment agent / professional advisory firm in the real estate industry
18. Good knowledge of local real estate market
19. Understanding of financial techniques (and experience in property analytics) related to real estate investments
Your knowledge and skills:
20. Accomplished interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team
21. Autonomous, initiative, entrepreneurial and result driven culture
22. Strong analytical skills
23. Verbal and written communications and presentation skills
24. Creative thinking, capability to develop innovative solutions
25. Fluent in English
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.