Asset Manager - Chihuahua, Chih. - JD

Descripción

Business Overview

JDP specializes in logistics real estate development, operations, and management. By the end of 2022, it has 23.3 million square meters (~250 million square feet) of logistics, industrial, and data centers on its portfolio.

It currently manages 5 active funds and one REIT. JDP has active assets in UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, and Indonesia outside of its home market of mainland China, and it plans to enter other overseas markets.

Role Overview

Responsible for managing a diversified logistics/industrial real estate portfolio, executing business plans for various assets, and driving long-term value creation for JD Property.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned asset manager to lead our Mexican operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute asset management strategies for Mexican assets, ensuring portfolio alignment. Oversee third-party collaborations and coordinate with the investment team to align operations with investment goals.
• Analyse market dynamics and develop proactive asset management and leasing strategies. Oversee letting operations, financial analysis, and external consultants. Manage tenant sourcing, lease renewals, negotiations, contract documentation, and occupancy transitions.
• Develop and oversee portfolio and asset budgets, ensuring compliance and optimisation. Identify and address operational risks, manage property maintenance, valuations, and insurance. Establish best practices, update SOPs, and oversee CapEx contractors and property managers.
• Oversee financial data from third-party managers, ensuring accurate reporting. Review financial statements, budgets, and occupancy reports. Prepare portfolio performance reports, update financial models, and track investment targets. Identify risks and propose solutions. Conduct financial analyses and present findings to management.
• Support value-add CapEx, refurbishments, and repositioning projects, from planning to completion. Manage budgets, oversee external consultants and contractors, and ensure timely inspections and compliance.
• Advise on market positioning and oversee asset disposition. Coordinate data room preparation and exit strategies, working with legal and advisory teams for smooth transactions.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of asset management experience, especially in logistics/industrial assets in Mexico (preferred but not required). Proven expertise in real estate operations, portfolio/asset performance, and operational optimisation. Experience in letting strategies, lease negotiations, and managing external brokers, marketers, and legal firms.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including Excel modeling, partnership-level returns, and capital markets processes. Accounting qualification (ACA) valued but not required; experience managing asset financial positions and risks.
• Basic knowledge of permitting, building systems, construction, and contractor management. Professional network in real estate brokerage, marketing, advisory, and construction is desirable.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Word; Yardi and ARGUS knowledge is a plus.
• Spanish and English fluency required; other languages (French, German, Polish) are a bonus.
• Key traits: integrity, entrepreneurial, proactive, strategic, independent, organized, and effective in stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Provide at least 12 days of paid annual leave.
• Provide employees with meal allowance and Christmas bonus.
• Provide commercial insurance for employees.
• Good team work atmosphere, and provides good promotion channels and salary.
• Provide office laptops for employees.