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Asset Management Associate Jobs in Washington, DC at The Maison Group | Real Estate Executive Search
Title: Asset Management Associate
Company: The Maison Group | Real Estate Executive Search
Location: Washington, DC
Company:
Our client is an integrated real estate services company focused on a double bottom line, measuring success in terms of positive social impact and financial returns. Headquartered in Washington DC, the company was founded with the mission to transform lives, careers, and communities through real estate, and are committed to driving neighborhood impact and engaging in communities with a long-term lens.
With a diversified platform and strategic focus on urban investment/development, brokerage & advisory services, this organization is very-well positioned within the market and continues to provide unique, exceptional career opportunities.
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to senior management, this group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented asset management associate/professional to join the organization. The ideal candidate will be directly involved in strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational oversight, playing a key role in driving asset value and operational excellence.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong financial acumen, and is passionate about optimizing performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Support senior leadership in driving day-to-day execution of asset business plans, value-add and stabilization strategies across a portfolio of commercial assets (e.g., office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, residential).
Conduct in-depth financial modeling and performance tracking, including variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and ROI evaluations.
Provide analytical and project management support in the execution of capital markets transactions (e.g., debt placement/refinancing strategies).
Participate in analysis, due diligence, and onboarding of new acquisitions/development deals.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to identify areas for operational/financial improvement initiatives.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly internal and external asset management reports, investor updates, and internal memos.
Help manage results/accountability-driven communication processes with property management, leasing, and construction management teams to ensure operational goals are met and exceeded.
Provide support with lease strategy, negotiations, renewals, and capital improvement planning.
Drive annual budgeting process in conjunction with internal and external property management teams.
Review and summarize sponsor reports and performance data and support investor updates and communication for JV investment fund.
Manage property insurance/maintenance strategy and real estate tax appeal process for multiple jurisdictions.
Analyze portfolio for value optimization through dispositions, acquisitions and refinancings.
Work cross-functionally with acquisitions, finance, and legal teams to ensure alignment with overall investment objectives.
Key Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree required. Preference in finance/accounting, economics, real estate, business administration or a related field.
3–5 years of financial/analytical experience within a sophisticated, growth-oriented commercial real estate organization. Strong preference in an asset management and/or real estate finance related role. Prior exposure to understanding the impact of commercial real estate operations to overall business plans a plus.
Strong real estate analytical/modeling skills with proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with Argus is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
Detail-oriented, self-starter, and able to manage multiple priorities at a given time.
