Position overview

We are partnering with a highly regarded real estate investment and management agency on Sydney’s North Shore to appoint an experienced Senior Asset Manager. This role will take full ownership of a quality portfolio, driving asset performance, income growth and long‑term value for private and institutional clients.

Company

Based on the North Shore, this agency is known for its strong reputation, long‑standing client relationships and track record in delivering outstanding investment results across its portfolio. The team offers a collaborative, commercially astute environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision‑makers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset strategies to maximise income, WALE and capital value across the portfolio.
• Lead annual asset business plans, including budgets, forecasts, leasing strategies and capital works programs.
• Oversee leasing performance: drive leasing campaigns, negotiate new leases, renewals and restructures in line with asset strategies.
• Monitor property performance, market conditions and competitive set to identify value‑add, repositioning and refurbishment opportunities.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis, cash flows and business cases to support asset decisions, including capex, reconfigurations and potential divestments.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to owners and investors on asset performance, key metrics, risks and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence external property managers, facilities managers and leasing agents to ensure day‑to‑day operations support the agreed asset strategy.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships to drive retention, minimise vacancy and protect income.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, risk management frameworks and sustainability objectives across the portfolio.
• Contribute to acquisition due diligence and portfolio reviews as required, including underwriting and asset‑level strategies for new opportunities.

Skills and experience

• 7–10+ years’ experience in real estate asset management, property investment, commercial property management or a closely related discipline.
• Strong track record managing commercial or mixed‑use assets with demonstrated outcomes in income growth, leasing performance and value enhancement.
• Advanced financial and analytical capability, comfortable building and interpreting asset‑level models, cash flows and business cases.
• Excellent negotiation skills with proven experience in leasing, rent reviews, options, renewals and commercial terms.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence owners, tenants, external agents and internal teams.
• Strong understanding of the Sydney property market, ideally with exposure to the North Shore and surrounding metropolitan precincts.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, finance, commerce or a related field; real estate licence or CPP qualification highly regarded.

Culture and benefits

• Work with a respected, growth‑focused agency with an established portfolio and pipeline of opportunities on the North Shore.
• Direct exposure to owners and senior decision‑makers, with genuine input into asset strategy and portfolio direction.
• Competitive salary package with performance‑based incentives, commensurate with experience.
• Supportive, high‑performing team culture with access to quality systems, professional development and flexible work arrangements.