Asset Management Analyst (Real Estate)

Role & responsibilities:

1. Financial Modelling & Performance Tracking

• Build, update, and maintain cash flow models and business plans for portfolio assets in Argus and Excel to track actual performance against underwriting assumptions
• Analyse and monitor key financial metrics, cash flows, and return profiles to assess asset performance
• Work closely with investment and finance teams to integrate financial insights into strategic planning.

2. Valuation & Reporting

• Manage the quarterly asset valuation process in collaboration with third-party valuers
• Prepare periodic reports covering project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and return tracking
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders including periodic leasing updates ensuring clear communication of asset performance.
• Assist in the preparation of reporting across portfolio assets including but not limited to financial reporting, ESG reporting among others.

3. Operational Oversight

• Monitor and review annual project budgets, execution timelines, and cost control measures to ensure alignment with investment objectives
• analyse project financial statements and integrate actual performance data into business plans for accurate forecasting
• Provide ad-hoc asset-level and portfolio-level financial and operational insights.
• Assist in evaluating prospective leases and help the leasing team negotiate with the prospective tenants
• Co-ordinate extensively with the internal teams for information to be collated for periodical reporting

4. Market Research & Investment Analysis

• Conduct in-depth research on market trends, rental rates, occupancy trends, and competitive benchmarks to refine and revalidate the investment assumptions
• Support the team in identifying risks and opportunities that could impact asset performance.

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA/Chartered Accountant in Real Estate, Asset Management, strategy or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in asset management, real estate private equity, or portfolio management
• Strong, hands-on financial modelling skills, with proven expertise in Argus, Excel-based cash flow modelling, and PowerPoint for presentations
• Experience in investment performance tracking
• Knowledge of market research methodologies and real estate investment principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.