Associate - Asset Management

5w1 month ago

Welltower Inc.

London, GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £70,000

About this role

Welltower, now the world's largest real estate company, is transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. We are seeking experienced Real Estate Associates to join our UK Asset Management team, sitting at the intersection of asset operations, value creation and growth strategy.

You will review monthly operator performance, identify trends through variance analyses, and tour assigned senior living communities regularly to identify operational issues. Partner with operators to implement timely, effective solutions and optimize sales funnels to align with occupancy goals.

Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious, guided by the mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. You will partner with internal teams such as Investments, FP&A, Operations, Business Analytics, and Capital Projects to align portfolio strategy.

Success requires a blend of financial acumen, operational insight ideally in seniors housing, multifamily, student housing, or hospitality, and a passion for delivering exceptional resident experiences. You will be empowered to think like an owner and innovate fearlessly.

Requirements

Experience in real estate asset management with a focus on living sectors (seniors housing, multifamily, student housing, or hospitality).
Strong financial acumen with ability to conduct detailed financial modeling and variance analysis.
Operational insight and a deep interest in operational asset management, understanding that returns are built through execution.
Proven ability to influence operators and present findings to senior leadership effectively.
Quick learner who proactively leverages available resources to close knowledge gaps.
Naturally inquisitive with a bias toward field learning and first-principle thinking.
Passion for delivering exceptional resident experiences and creating outperformance in complex operations.

Responsibilities

Review monthly operator performance, identify trends through variance analyses, and create forward-looking strategic plans.
Tour assigned senior living communities regularly to identify operational, staffing, physical plant, or service delivery issues and partner with operators to implement timely solutions.
Evaluate each community's sales funnel, outreach efforts, and customer experience to identify conversion gaps and ensure performance aligns with occupancy goals.
Conduct detailed financial modeling including valuations, pro-forma cash flow analyses, and return assessments for asset level value-add initiatives.
Translate financial performance to underlying operational drivers.
Partner with the Capital Projects team for implementation of value-add capex program for existing assets.
Develop and present annual business plans, budgets, and strategic performance updates to senior leadership.
Partner with internal teams such as Investments, FP&A, Operations, Business Analytics, and Capital Projects to align portfolio strategy.

Benefits

Opportunity to work at the world's largest real estate company by market capitalization.
Fast-paced, collaborative culture that empowers team members to think like owners and innovate fearlessly.
Role at the intersection of asset operations, value creation, and growth strategy with significant impact on portfolio performance.
Work onsite in London Canary Wharf within a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure.