Asset Manager

JDp Netherlands Asset Manager

Business Introduction

JD Property (JDP) is a subsidiary of the global e-commerce conglomerate (listed on NASDAQ and ranked 52nd among Global Fortune 100 companies with US$156 billion in revenue). JDP specializes in logistics real estate development, operations, and management. By the end of 2022, it has 23.3 million square meters ( 250 million square feet) of logistics, industrial, and data centers on its portfolio. It currently manages 5 active funds and one REIT. JDP currently has active assets in UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, and Indonesia outside of its home market of mainland China, and it has plans to enter other overseas markets.

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Role Overview

Responsible for managing a diversified logistics/industrial real estate portfolio, executing business plans for various assets, and driving long-term value creation for JD Property.

Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Job Description

1. Asset Management Strategy: Develop and execute asset management strategies for Dutch assets, ensuring portfolio alignment. Oversee third-party collaborations and coordinate with the investment team to align operations with investment goals.

2. Leasing and Marketing: Analyse market dynamics and develop proactive asset management and leasing strategies. Oversee letting operations, financial analysis, and external consultants. Manage tenant sourcing, lease renewals, negotiations, contract documentation, and occupancy transitions.

3. Property Operations: Develop and oversee portfolio and asset budgets, ensuring compliance and optimisation. Dentify and address operational risks, manage property maintenance, valuations, and insurance. Establish best practices, update SOPs, and oversee CapEx contractors and property managers.

4. Financial Management and Reporting: Oversee financial data from third-party managers, ensuring accurate reporting. Review financial statements, budgets, and occupancy reports. Prepare portfolio performance reports, update financial models, and track investment targets. Identify risks and propose solutions. Conduct financial analyses and present findings to management.

5. Capital Expenditures and Modifications: Support value-add CapEx, refurbishments, and repositioning projects, from planning to completion. Manage budgets, oversee external consultants and contractors, and ensure timely inspections and compliance.

6. Disposal and Exit Strategy: Advise on market positioning and oversee asset disposition. Coordinate data room preparation and exit strategies, working with legal and advisory teams for smooth transactions.

7. Other Tasks: Monitor market trends and comparable assets, presenting findings in internal workshops. Support the investment team with underwriting based on market data. Represent the company to external stakeholders, including government, community, and business groups.

Qualifications

1. 7+ years of asset management experience, especially in logistics/industrial assets in the Netherlands (preferred but not required). Proven expertise in real estate operations, portfolio/asset performance, and operational optimisation. Experience in letting strategies, lease negotiations, and managing external brokers, marketers, and legal firms.

2. Strong financial analysis skills, including Excel modeling, partnership-level returns, and capital markets processes. Accounting qualification (ACA) valued but not required; experience managing asset financial positions and risks.

3. Basic knowledge of permitting, building systems, construction, and contractor management. Professional network in real estate brokerage, marketing, advisory, and construction is desirable.

4. Proficient in PowerPoint and Word; Yardi and ARGUS knowledge is a plus.

5. Dutch and English fluency required; other languages (French, Spanish, German, Polish) are a bonus.

6. Key traits: integrity, entrepreneurial, proactive, strategic, independent, organized, and effective in stakeholder engagement.

Benefit:

1.Provide at least 25 days of paid annual leave.

2.Provide employees with transportation allowance and communication allowance.

3.Provide commercial insurance for employees.

4.Good team work atmosphere, and provides good promotion channels and salary.

5. Provide office laptops for employees.