Senior Director / Director - Asset Management

3w3 weeks ago

Hines

London, GB · Full-time · £140,000 – £220,000

About this role

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning recognition on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. The Senior Director/Director role centers on strategic asset management for retail properties across the Western Europe portfolio.

Day-to-day work involves underwriting asset management strategies, completing refurbishments and lease negotiations, and overseeing CAPEX projects. You will manage third parties including property managers, lawyers and leasing agents while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of strategic decisions. Budget planning and investor reporting form core recurring responsibilities.

You will collaborate with the Hines UK, Ireland and France acquisitions team and work jointly with regional teams to evaluate asset strategy. Strong occupier relationships support portfolio leasing strategy and rent optimisation through lease churn and renegotiation. ESG impact analysis and relevant decision-making are integrated into operational activities.

Hines offers endless opportunities to grow and make your mark within a global real estate investment manager. The diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion of assets across living, office, retail and logistics projects. Strategic integration of local expertise with global knowledge supports tailored client solutions and calculated risk-taking aligned with convictions.

Requirements

Degree level education in a business subject with ongoing commitment to further education such as a master’s degree or RICS accreditation
Ten or more years of experience in commercial real estate with responsibility for financial analysis, leasing/marketing oversight and strategic plan execution
Ability to work independently with minimum oversight
Highest degree of integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think creatively
Ability to manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule
Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Argus valuation software valuable

Responsibilities

Underwrite asset management strategies and business plans for potential investments
Complete strategic asset management initiatives including refurbishments, redevelopment, lease negotiations and CAPEX projects
Prepare and submit assigned reporting to management and investors
Manage third parties including external property managers, lawyers, valuers and leasing agents
Participate in analysis and operationalisation of ESG impact on the property sector
Hold and develop strong occupier relationships to support leasing strategy and rent optimisation
Collaborate with acquisitions teams and secure third-party management services work
Uphold Hines’ ethical standards through meticulous compliance