Associate Vice President, Asset Management Logistics, Greater China

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Position Overview 

As a member of the China Logistics team, this position will develop and execute asset management strategies to maximize performance of real estate investments and achieve investment strategy goals. 

 

Responsibilities will include: 

 

• Implement approved Strategic Asset Plan and regularly evaluate performance of assets compared to underwriting strategic asset plan. 

• Assist the management of local operation partners and property managers, warehouse capex plan, budgeting, capital planning and operational matters with sold technical and communication skills 

• Work with development director to monitor the project AEI process including overall cost management as well as project timeline vs underwriting, liaise with the development partner to execute the business plan. 

• Liaise with the leasing team to execute the business plan to improve the leasing performance and project liquidity. 
• Assist the divestment or asset recapitalization: work with the Analyst/Associate for necessary underwriting and reporting, communication with agents and investors and various parties 

• Assist in providing strategic and asset management input for potential acquisition opportunities and subsequent due diligence requirements. 

• Prepare Asset Business Plans consisting of operation/sell return analysis and asset management strategies. 

• Complete financial analysis and asset modeling for assets under the management including: 

• Underwriting (incl. cash flows, sensitivity analysis, IRR analysis) 

• Forecast returns including attribution to Since Inception and Point forward returns 

• Valuations 

• Strategic Planning (Hold/Sell) 

• Review of financial models ensuring accuracy, quality and consistency of analysis 

• Manage the asset valuation process in consultation with Fund Client requirement. 

• Work with the logistics Head and Fund Team to maintain the relationships with investors, broker, vendor; leasing and legal communities. 

 

 

Requirements 

 

• University Degree or above in Real Estate, Economics, Finance or relevant field. 

• 5-8 years of related Real Estate Fund Asset Management /Portfolio Management working experience with the most solid experience in the logistics sector and can mobilize counter parties including construction and development; leasing; operation; property management. Experience working on divestment, new exit initiatives or alternative investors is preferred. 

• Strong technical skills relate to warehouse development, specifications and operations. 

• Good connection with market players and vendors 

• Strong communication and execution capability to manage external parties like development partner, property manager as well as leasing related parties in order to deliver performance 

• Good understanding of ESG implementation for logistics sector and physical asset management implementation 

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment to complete various assigned projects at different stages 

• Solid technical skills including modeling, market research, and preparation of investment papers. 

• Fluent / highly proficient in both spoken and written English 

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. 

Location:

On-site –Shanghai, China

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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