Position Overview:
This position is responsible for overseeing a large real estate portfolio with full accountability for portfolio‑level performance and operations. The role covers real estate investment and lending portfolio management, facilities management, asset enhancement, and acquisition and divestment activities for both own‑use and investment properties.
This position carries P&L ownership, including optimisation of returns, operating costs, and capital allocation, while ensuring effective and compliant management of all assets.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Real Estate Investment & Lending Portfolio Management
- Manage the performance of investment and owner‑occupied properties to achieve assigned long‑term investment returns and net yield targets.
- Drive asset enhancement initiatives and oversee ongoing building maintenance and renovation projects to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery.
- Build and manage the real estate investment portfolio in line with strategic asset allocation targets while maintaining optimal operating cost levels.
- Oversee annual CAPEX planning for asset enhancement, layout renovations, and office or branch renovations and relocations.
- Lead real estate space planning and ad‑hoc reconfiguration initiatives to support evolving business needs, including feasibility, costing, and implementation.
- Formulate and execute strategies to optimise occupancy and utilisation across key properties.
- Lead acquisition and divestment initiatives for both own‑use and investment assets.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory, governance, and statutory requirements.
2. Facilities Management
- Lead facilities and project management teams delivering branch rationalisation and premises initiatives from planning through to completion, within agreed quality, time, and cost parameters.
- Develop and implement comprehensive facilities management strategies to ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of all properties.
- Oversee building maintenance and repair activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Manage vendor and service provider relationships, including contract negotiation for cleaning, security, and maintenance services.
- Drive sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance and reduce energy consumption.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure facilities are maintained at optimal standards, with timely issue resolution.
3. Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear strategic direction and ensure team objectives are aligned with organisational goals.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify capability and development opportunities.
4. Strategic Planning and Execution
- Develop and execute medium‑ to long‑term strategies for the real estate portfolio.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth, optimisation, and innovation.
- Prepare and present management reports, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
4. Financial Management
- Own portfolio‑level financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Implement cost‑control measures and drive efficient capital and resource allocation.
4. Process Improvement and Compliance Management
- Formulate and own departmental processes, procedures, and controls to support productivity and effective governance.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure adherence to internal and external investment parameters.
- Oversee timely, complete, and accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders.
Minimum Job Requirements:
1. Education
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Construction Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
2. Experience
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, portfolio management, facilities management, or related fields.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with P&L or portfolio accountability.
3. Functional Skills
- Strong understanding of investment principles, portfolio performance management, and capital planning.
- Proven track record managing large‑scale real estate portfolios and leading high‑performing teams.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and financial management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
