Associate Director - Real Estate Asset Manager

Job Location: United States : District of Columbia : Washington

Alternate Job Location: Not Applicable : Not Applicable

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Role Value Proposition: 

MetLife Investments is a premier asset manager with breadth across various asset sectors and global markets, and strong asset-liability management capabilities.  With a $500 billion combined domestic and international general account portfolio and a multi-billion-dollar annual cash flow, Investments is an important contributor to MetLife’s financial performance.  The primary objective of Investments is to maximize MetLife’s long-term economic value by investing in assets that support the company’s liabilities and produce a consistent stream of operating earnings. 

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Global Real Estate and Agricultural Investments maintain a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities. Real Estate Investments sources and manages commercial real estate investments through seven regional field offices in the U.S. and International field offices in London, Tokyo, Mexico City and Santiago.  The Asset Manager will be responsible for asset management/owner’s representative decision making, overseeing the leasing, property management, construction management, reporting, valuation and overall accounting and other business transactions on an assigned portfolio of commercial investment properties, both existing and under development.  Property types may include office, retail, multi-family and industrial.  On-going responsibilities include overseeing third party property management and leasing teams; developing property business plans, valuations, budgets, complying with all reporting and accounting requirements; working with JV partners; the acquisitions team and sale efforts (as may apply).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement, in collaboration with third party property and leasing teams, property level strategies for leasing, operations and capital expenditures.
• Prepare business plans and strategic recommendations for managed assets. Work in collaboration with Portfolio Management, external JV Partners, and MetLife clients to refine, obtain appropriate approvals for, and implement these strategies. Provide regular updates on progress toward plan and asset performance to Portfolio Management and MetLife clients.
• Work with third party developers and joint venture partners to oversee all aspects of new developments and major renovations.
• Budgeting, forecasting and expense management to maximize recurring net income.
• Manage leasing and management teams to maximize property performance (income/value).
• Evaluate leasing opportunities and negotiate leases.
• Negotiate legal documents and contracts. Coordinate and manage various internal/external resources and consultants (i.e., attorneys, environmental, construction).
• Review third party property valuations or prepare Argus valuations for assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate the sales process of designated assets including engaging brokers, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, managing due diligence and closing.
• Participate in pre-acquisition due diligence.  Manage the selection of property management and leasing teams by securing proposals, conducting interviews and preparing management agreements. Manage property transition process by working with internal bank relations, insurance and accounting departments.
• Assure timely and accurate financial data.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• Results-driven professional with 7-10 years of experience in asset management of large and complex commercial real estate assets with some development experience.
• Significant experience managing and leading leasing and property management teams.
• In-depth experience in lease negotiation and structuring.
• Strong real estate valuation and underwriting skills.
• Strong interpersonal (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Argus, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of building systems and operations issues.
• Ability to take on multiple assignments at the same time each with specific deadlines.
• Basic understanding of standard real estate legal documents such as leases, management agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts and appraisals.
• Team player willing to assist other staff members and volunteer for enterprise-wide committees and initiatives.
• Active involvement in the local commercial real estate community.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable business-related field; MSRE or MBA preferred.

Assignment Category

Full Time

Travel

Negligible

Business Category

Investments

Number of Openings

1

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.” 

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

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