Full-Time
Senior Real Estate Asset Manager
Posted on 12/13/2025
Fidelity International
5,001-10,000 employees
Investment management and retirement solutions provider
No salary listed
Frankfurt, Germany
In Person
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- Likely 7 to 15 years experience in commercial real estate asset management in Germany with a proven track of managing logistics and industrial properties and/or pan-European experience is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience of planning or co-ordinating asset refurbishment or asset repositioning projects.
- Very good understanding of lease requirements and structures of tenants in the logistics sector, construction design and project management and general asset management market practices to add value and integrate sustainability for real estate assets
- A track-record in identifying and executing asset management initiatives to add value, stabilise cash flows and work towards an optimal exit within the predefined budget, time and quality targets
- Familiar with sustainability concepts such as the Net Zero Carbon Pathway, EPC and Green Building certificates
- Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems such as Microsoft Office and real estate specific accounting, valuation and financial modelling software such as ARGUS Enterprise and the ability to manage YARDI as the system used by the external property managers
- Experience of successfully managing third party property managers, technical and legal teams
- Commercially minded and numerate, with an eye for detail
- Structured and methodical in your approach with the discipline to manage budgets and project programmes
- Open-minded and able to learn new sustainability requirements for properties and generate new ideas
- Able to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, to a large extent independently, with a “hands-on” mentality
- Fluent in German, preferably mother-tongue, and have a good command of the English language
- Identifying and implementing opportunities for value and sustainability enhancement strategies: this includes exploring repositioning potential of the properties, co-ordinating redevelopment and refurbishment work, managing letting activities, lease negotiations and tenant fit-out and potential for improvement in the asset´s sustainability credentials
- Development of individual sustainability measures for each asset to obtain and improve Green Building Certification (e.g. BREEAM), EPCs, etc., applying energy saving measures and management initiatives, reviewing measures for applying renewables / non-fossil energy solutions with solar panels, heat pumps, etc., engaging with tenants and suppliers; measuring against the net zero carbon pathway
- Selection, assignment and oversight of relevant third parties such as property managers, technical and sustainability advisors, project managers, architects, letting brokers, marketing managers and lawyers
- Inspecting assets regularly and building close relationships with our tenant base
- Professional, active leasing and negotiation of rental agreements for commercial space and proactive tenant and roll-over management exploring value creation opportunities to meet both tenant needs and cash flow generation
- Supporting in the execution of disinvestment strategies considering optimum life and market cycle timing to generate superior returns
- Drafting, reviewing and updating business plans: carrying out cash flow and profitability analyses to support decisions in relation to leasing and capital expenditures, including sustainability measures
- Setting up and monitoring budgets for project works and reporting on progress
- Reviewing service charge reconciliations and approving maintenance budgets including preparation and maintenance of refurbishment budgets and proforma analyses
- Collecting and verifying property level data on financial and non-financial (e.g. ESG) data points
- Ensuring proper analysis of project performance and reporting in terms of financial performance including ESG factors based on information from construction, leasing, ESG/sustainability experts and accounting
- Preparing written recommendations and decision papers on asset management initiatives for internal committees
- Writing and contributing to asset reports for boards and finance partners / banks
- Working closely with the transaction management team during acquisitions and underwriting by analysing and exploring feasibility, risk of value and sustainability performance, including associated with re-development / re-positioning opportunities
- Providing input on recommendations for purchases and sales regarding professional technical information required, especially with a view on reasonable, economic sustainability measures
- Inputting on the review and evaluation of appropriate due diligence, including ESG audits and technical due diligence
- Review of underwriting assumptions and contribution to business plan for each asset
- pan-European experience is an advantage
- experience of energy saving measures would be beneficial
Fidelity International provides investment solutions and retirement expertise for institutions, individuals, and their advisers around the world. It offers a range of investment management services, personal investing platforms, and retirement savings products, using both its own funds and third-party options. Clients access these tools to pursue long-term financial goals, with revenue coming from management and advisory fees. The company integrates sustainability and responsible investing into its operations and investment processes, aiming to deliver long-term, sustainable outcomes for clients. The goal is to help clients build better financial futures and maintain financial health over time.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$7.5B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1969
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What makes Fidelity International unique
- Independent since 1980, Fidelity International serves institutions and individuals globally.
- It combines proprietary funds, third-party access, and workplace pension administration.
- Its 1969 heritage and private ownership support long-term, generational investing.
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