Vice President Asset Management
Primary Report:Executive Vice President
Job Summary
Riverside Investment & Development is seeking a full-timeVice Presidentlevel Asset Managerbased in Chicago. This role will primarily focus onoffice buildings , with potential exposure tomultifamily and mixed-use properties .
Key Responsibilities
The Asset Manager will support the Executive Vice President and select capital partners in all aspects ofasset management, acquisitions, dispositions, financial decision-making, cash flow modeling, leasing strategy, investment analysis, negotiations, and legal documentation .
Responsibilities
Develop and implementasset-level strategic plans
Establish leasing objectives and guidelines; provide oversight of revenue management systems and strategies; manage the leasing process as needed for mixed-use assets and prepare recommendations for ownership
Overseeproperty-level operating activities , including supervision of leasing agents and third-party property managers
Direct the preparation ofmonthly reporting, quarterly valuations, and cash flow forecasts
Review and evaluateprospective lease proposals
Collaborate with and guide property managers in developingoperating budgets , including capital and leasing plans
Manage theinternal process for obtaining Investment Committee approvalfor key decisions
Participate in broadermanagement team strategic initiativesat each property
Managerecapitalization effortsand/or oversee thedisposition processwhen assets are prepared for sale
Overseeproperty-level financingsand reporting with joint venture partners and lenders
Leadweekly and monthly asset management meetings
Monitormarket trends and data , including investment sales, lease comparables, and occupancy levels
Lead the preparation ofquarterly asset management reportsfor ownership at the property level
Review financial reports to monitor performance and ensure investment objectives are achieved
Leadownership and client presentations
Manageloan requirements and covenants , including leasing conditions, future funding obligations, escrow reimbursements, and other lender requirements
Review existing leases to analyze and determinerenewal strategies or potential modifications
Monitor, manage, and coordinateRIDC internal teams(construction management, leasing, and financial analysis)
Performspecial projects and additional responsibilitiesas assigned
Qualifications
812 yearsof commercial or investment real estate experience with asset management
Strong office market experience required , with multifamily or retail knowledge considered a plus
Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with stronganalytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
Stronginterpersonal skillswith the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability tolead, manage, and motivate junior staff, leasing teams, and analysts
Ability to work effectively under pressure while managingmultiple competing deadlines
Experience withasset repositioning strategies
Skills
Advanced proficiency in reviewing and analyzingfinancial models in Excel and Argus
Strongorganizational skills and attention to detail , with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience negotiatingleases and real estate legal documentation
Strong sense ofinitiative, accountability, and entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to workindependently and collaborativelyin a fast-paced environment
In-depth knowledge of theDowntown Chicago office market ; experience in other markets is a plus