Asset Manager | Residential - Retail bij Savills IM

Job description

The primary objective of this role is to manage residential and retail assets within the Dutch portfolio. In addition, the Asset Manager will support and initiate transactions related to residential investments and manage transactions and disposals for other asset classes.

The organization is highly active across European markets, pursuing both organic and inorganic growth strategies. With regular capital inflows and new product launches, this role also provides exposure to cross-border transactions and strategic investment initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Act as part of a pan-European transactions and asset management team, responsible for building and maintaining effective asset management strategies for residential and retail portfolios.
• Oversee and coordinate local property managers.
• Approve and monitor asset management initiatives, including lettings, lease renewals, and capital expenditure projects.
• Lead the preparation of annual asset business plans.
• Take responsibility for quarterly reporting and other internal and external reports, in collaboration with asset managers, fund finance, and client services teams.
• Develop and implement efficient asset management processes, procedures, and performance targets, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the portfolio.
• Serve as a key member of the portfolio team and act as a communication link with clients.
• Support portfolio managers and transaction leads in new acquisitions, including asset strategy development, underwriting, and preparation of client materials.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and senior leadership on client relationships, research, and new initiatives.

About Savills

Savills Investment Management’s purpose is to build prosperity by investing in resilient real assets. The firm is a dedicated real estate and real estate debt investment manager, managing €25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors worldwide. Supported by a global platform across 15 locations, Savills IM combines a broad international perspective with strong local expertise. With over 30 years of experience and more than 380 professionals, the firm delivers a wide range of flexible investment strategies across office, logistics & industrial, retail, living and debt sectors. Responsible investment is fully integrated into the investment management process, ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified, managed and addressed throughout the organisation and transparently communicated to investors.

Job requirements

• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in asset management.
• Ability to work independently, with strong people and stakeholder management skills to coordinate internal and external teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Financial modelling skills are preferred.
• Capable of operating at a strategic level while also understanding and managing detailed information.
• Experience in European real estate is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters, including agreements for lease, lease structures, and rent reviews.
• Some experience in development management is preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch, with an excellent command of English.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to plan effectively, anticipate challenges, and solve problems proactively.
• Ambitious, proactive team player who is also a self-starter, with the ability and desire to grow within a corporate development environment.
• Performance-based bonus

Contact

Solid Recruitment is exclusively responsible for the recruitment for this position. Solid Recruitment is the leading recruitment & selection agency active in the real estate sector. We specialize in placing real estate professionals, primarily with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

You are kindly requested to send your application to Dionne Vrisekoop at Solid Recruitment (vrisekoop@solid-recruitment.nl). For questions or additional information, you may also contact Dionne by phone at +316-14485590.