Residential Real Estate Operations Manager
About the job
- Three to five years of experience in residential property management or real estate operations.
- Practical experience managing multi-unit residential buildings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience managing on-site teams and coordinating vendors.
- Experience conducting move-in and move-out inspections.
- Comfort using computer tools, including Microsoft Office and Yardi or an equivalent system.
- Bilingual French and English language proficiency.
- Availability to participate in an emergency call system.
- Access to a car.
- Manage the daily operations of a residential portfolio, including work, maintenance, and vendors.
- Coordinate, supervise, and support concierges, superintendents, and technicians.
- Track and prioritize work orders and emergencies.
- Regularly inspect buildings and units and follow up on corrective actions.
- Maintain professional and constructive relationships with tenants.
- Manage service contracts and external vendors.
- Organize move-in and move-out inspections.
- Issue required notices and documents in collaboration with internal teams.
- Represent the company before the Tribunal administratif du logement as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes.
- Knowledge of landlord-tenant relations before the Tribunal administratif du logement.
- Knowledge of building systems.
About the company
Akelius Residential Property AB owns and manages about 19,000 rental apartments in major cities across North America and Europe. It buys properties, upgrades them to a high standard and rents them out, using self-developed digital tools to run operations and improve tenant services, while adding energy-efficient improvements and preserving historical value. The company differentiates itself by upgrading existing buildings to a 'First Class' standard in desirable urban locations and by being majority-owned by the Akelius Foundation, a charitable organization, with a focus on sustainable practices and long-term value. Its goal is steady rental income and long-term value growth through concentration in North American and European markets and well-maintained urban housing.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Akelius raised EUR 335 million on 1 May 2026 to retire hybrid debt.
- Akelius issued a EUR 550 million senior unsecured bond on 18 March 2026.
- Akelius sold Austin assets for EUR 116 million in Q2 2026, boosting liquidity.
What critics are saying
- Akelius posted a EUR 128 million first-half 2026 loss after EUR 196 million valuation declines.
- North American cap rates rose to 4.94 percent, pressuring Akelius valuations and refinancing.
- If the Akelius Foundation withdraws, the EUR 1,165 million guarantee disappears next refinancing cycle.
What makes Akelius unique
- Akelius owns 19,000 apartments in New York, London, Paris, and Toronto.
- Akelius July 2026 report showed 3.0% like-for-like rent growth from completed capital projects.
- Akelius kept a EUR 1,165 million owner guarantee, supporting financing flexibility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Membership
- Training Programs