Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a regionally recognized property management and investment services multifamily group out of Charlotte, North Carolina, to appoint a Director of Asset Management.
The Director of Asset Management will have experience across real estate capital markets and be responsible for capital structures, managing capital relationships, and driving exceptional operational performance across the firm's portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Equity Partner Reporting & Communication: Maintain relationships with equity partners and institutional investors to ensure alignment of investors' interests and asset operations. Partner with the Investor Relations group to contribute to regular updates, reports, and presentations on capital markets trends, investment performance, and portfolio operations.
Asset Optimization: Develop and implement comprehensive asset management strategies aligned with company objectives, market trends, and regulatory requirements. Analyze portfolio performance and identify strategic opportunities to enhance asset value, minimize risk, and maximize returns. Approve business plans and budgets that optimize asset value.
Capital Markets Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive capital markets strategies to optimize capital structures, minimize costs, and maximize returns for firm's portfolio. Lead the sourcing, structuring, and placement of debt for the firm's existing portfolio.
Portfolio Optimization: Partner with the Acquisitions team to develop considerations around assets and markets that are targeted for acquisitions, dispositions, and capitalizations, ensuring alignment with investment criteria and strategic objectives. Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscapes.
Financial Analysis & Market Research: Supervise and lead modeling and reporting analysts. Oversee financial analysis, including cash flow projections, valuation modeling, and performance tracking, to evaluate asset performance and inform decision-making. Oversee market research to identify and assess potential risks related to capital markets activities, including interest rate risk, credit risk, and market volatility, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and optimize portfolio performance. Contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continual improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a leading institution; advanced degree (MBA, CFA, or similar) preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in capital markets, real estate finance, or related field, with a proven track record of success. Multifamily real estate experience strongly preferred.
Strong financial knowledge, with proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and valuation techniques and advanced ability in Excel.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
Strategic mindset with the ability to think analytically, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.