What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst, Asset Management position at The Maison Group | Real Estate Executive Search?
Company:
Our client, a leading commercial real estate investment and development firm with a strong presence in the Washington, DC region, is seeking a skilled asset management professional to join their team. Entrepreneurial and agile by design, the company manages a diverse and sizable portfolio of commercial office, retail, multifamily, and build-to-rent (BTR) assets, as well as active development projects across the U.S. The firm is well-positioned for continued expansion and long-term growth.
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to senior management, this group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented asset management senior analyst to join the organization. The ideal candidate will be directly involved in strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational oversight, playing a key role in driving asset value and operational excellence.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong financial acumen, and is passionate about optimizing performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior leadership in driving day-to-day execution of asset business plans, value-add and stabilization strategies across a portfolio of commercial assets (e.g., office, retail, mixed-use).
- Conduct in-depth financial modeling and performance tracking, including variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and ROI evaluations.
- Provide analytical and project management support in the execution of capital markets transactions (e.g., debt placement/refinancing strategies).
- Participate in analysis, due diligence, and on-boarding of new acquisitions/development deals.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to identify areas for operational/financial improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly internal and external asset management reports, investor updates, and internal memos.
- Help manage results/accountability-driven communication processes with property management, leasing, and construction management teams to ensure operational goals are met and exceeded.
- Provide support with lease strategy, negotiations, renewals, and capital improvement planning.
- Drive annual budgeting process in conjunction with internal and external property management teams.
- Manage property insurance/maintenance strategy and real estate tax appeal process for multiple jurisdictions.
- Analyze portfolio for value optimization through dispositions, acquisitions and refinancings.
- Work cross-functionally with acquisitions, finance, and legal teams to ensure alignment with overall investment objectives.
- Additional duties to be assigned as needed.
Key Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Preference in finance/accounting, economics, real estate, business administration or a related field.
- 1-3 years of financial/analytical experience within a sophisticated, growth-oriented commercial real estate organization.
- Strong preference in an asset management, real estate finance or valuations related role.
- Prior exposure to understanding the impact of commercial real estate operations to overall business plans a plus.
- Strong real estate analytical/modeling skills with proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with Argus is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter, and able to manage multiple priorities at a given time.