Manager, Portfolio Management (REIT Asset Management)

About the company:

A well-established Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) manager in Malaysia, backed by one of Asia's largest real estate groups, managing a diversified portfolio of quality properties. Known for strong governance and a professional culture, the company is expanding and creating new opportunities within its portfolio management team.

About the Role:

This is a newly created Manager, Portfolio Management role reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio Management. The position focuses on asset-level strategy and performance optimization, rather than investment or fund allocation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute asset strategies to enhance property value and achieve financial targets.
• Lead and manage asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs), ensuring delivery within approved financial parameters.
• Work closely with property management teams to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
• Provide financial oversight and commercial guidance on landlord-related matters.
• Build and maintain financial and asset models to assess performance and identify value improvement opportunities.
• Support the investment team in the evaluation of potential acquisitions.
• Ensure all proposals and approvals adhere to regulatory, governance, and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the real estate industry, with a solid understanding of commercial or industrial property investment and property/facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve team-based financial targets and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Background in engineering or management accounting is an added advantage.
• Exposure to non-retail assets (e.g., industrial or logistics properties) is preferred.