What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Asset Management position at Hays?
Your new company
A well‑established retail real estate group with decades of experience, this organization owns and manages major shopping centers across several U.S. markets. With a large, growing portfolio anchored by national retailers, they focus on long‑term value, strong tenant relationships, and hands‑on property management as they continue expanding into new markets.
Your new role
- Oversee financial and asset management by directing operational activities, analyzing property financials, supervising budgeting/forecasting, reviewing vendor contracts, and ensuring strategic asset plans align with organizational goals.
- Lead lease administration, including negotiations, renewals, relocations, compliance monitoring, and lifecycle planning for asset renewals, acquisitions, or disposals.
- Drive acquisition activities by sourcing and underwriting opportunities, performing financial modeling (ARGUS/Excel), preparing investment memos, coordinating due diligence, and supporting transaction structuring and negotiations.
- Manage property operations and maintenance, ensuring facilities are well‑maintained, overseeing capital improvements, coordinating with property management, managing vendors, and monitoring AR/AP, CAM reconciliations, and operational reporting.
- Conduct market research and portfolio analysis using CoStar and industry data to evaluate trends, support underwriting, inform strategy, and maintain competitive market intelligence.
- Lead leasing and occupancy efforts by identifying tenants, negotiating leases, optimizing occupancy, and collaborating with marketing to attract and retain tenants.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all properties, managing lease disputes, operational legal matters, and adherence to safety, environmental, and building codes.
- Produce reporting, analysis, and risk management insights, including performance reports, quality assurance protocols, maintenance budget analysis, value‑enhancement recommendations, and risk mitigation and emergency response planning.
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in commercial real estate and asset management, with a strong emphasis on shopping centers.
- Demonstrated financial expertise, including budgeting oversight and in‑depth financial analysis.
- Proven proficiency in lease negotiations, tenant relations, and lease administration.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.
- Strong organizational capabilities and project management skills.
- Proficiency with property management platforms and financial analysis tools.
What you'll get in return
As part of our comprehensive compensation package, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the thrilling opportunity to be a part of our company’s expansion into new markets. This growth is a testament to our thriving business and opens up numerous possibilities for career advancement and professional development.
What you need to do now
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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000