Managing director, Real estate Asset management – Europe

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Job Description

Within La Caisses Real Estate team in London you will spearhead the strategic direction and performance of a C$11bn pan-European institutional real estate portfolio across office residential and industrial sectors across this executive role you will lead a high-performing team of professionals shape asset strategies value creation and oversee operations and dispositions. You will serve as the primary decision-maker for investment performance ensuring alignment with CDPQs long-term objectives while cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Author evolve and oversee the execution of the strategic vision for each asset ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and market dynamics;

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts and directors fostering a culture of excellence collaboration accountability and continuous development;

• Supervise performance of investment and operating partners internal committees and third-party advisors to advance asset-level and portfolio-wide initiatives;

• Lead portfolio management operations including valuations capital planning and hold/sell analyses ensuring rigorous governance and risk management;

• Partner with Real Estate transactions team to evaluate and support acquisitions and dispositions contributing to portfolio growth and optimization;

• Foster a strong strategic and return driven investor mindset within the asset management team by leveraging past experiences and putting forth a clear vision for value creation;

• Build and compile market intelligence through third-party data providers and communication with local brokers and partners;

• Steer and support capital markets activities including refinancing loan modification and disposition activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;

• Oversee tracking of various ongoing capital projects in coordination with operating partner internal development and ESG teams;

• Champion innovation and market intelligence by leveraging data technology and broker insights to inform strategic decisions;

• Ensure that the firms assets are well positioned in this evolving market responding proactively to change.

What makes you unique

• Ability to work effectively in a highly entrepreneurial team-oriented environment;

• Demonstrated leadership and ease in managing and motivating a team;

• Capacity to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;

• Impeccable reputation in terms of financial governance business ethics and integrity;

• Intellectual curiosity and strong creative problem-solving skills;

• Coaching and development skills;

• Unwavering attention to detail;

• Strategic mindset.

What you bring

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of real estate experience including a minimum of ten (10) years in asset management leadership roles;

• Bachelors degree in finance administration or real estate a graduate degree in a relevant discipline is an asset;

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of asset management analysts and directors of varying levels;

• Proven ability to add value to complex multi-asset portfolios and deliver superior investment outcomes;

• Strong strategic thinking financial acumen and operational oversight capabilities;

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with the ability to deliver clear concise messages and interact effectively with senior management;

• Mastery of English both spoken and written and additional knowledge of French German or Spanish being an asset;

• Proficiency in market-leading technologies;

• Willingness to travel internationally.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. Thats the professional experience La Caisse offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

La Caisse offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women visible/ethnic minorities Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.* Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

*Studies show that women and individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements. If youre interested in this job but you dont meet all the criteria apply anyway!