Asset Management - Real Estate Asset Manager Northeast Region - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • New York, NY

18d

About The Position

The Real Estate Americas business seeks an Executive Director for the Northeast
Region Investment Team, based in New York. The Executive Director will report to
the co-heads of the Northeast Region US investment team and will oversee asset
management for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets, including
office, life science, retail, and industrial. Depending on experience and
business needs, the portfolio may also include multifamily assets but this will
not be the primary focus of this role. The geographic focus is Virginia to
Maine, including major markets such as Boston, NYC, D.C. and Philadelphia and
critical industrial corridors. The role includes managing deal teams,
coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving value creation
across the portfolio.

Requirements

• 10+ years of equity asset management experience at an institutional real estate private equity firm, investment fund, REIT, or operator with a focus and expertise in office and industrial assets.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing junior associates and analysts.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills, including with tenants and third-party leasing brokers.
• Experience managing complex assets, distressed situations, and within joint venture structures.
• Strong quantitative modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and creative approach in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ARGUS and Yardi.
• Experience with restructuring loans.
• In addition to the required expertise in office and industrial outlined above, experience with multifamily, self-storage, and/or retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with partners, brokers, third-party managers, and industry stakeholders to enhance market and product insight.
• Maintain deep expertise in assigned real estate markets and competitive sets.
• Build internal consensus on valuations and transactions through proactive communication with CIO, team leads, portfolio management, acquisitions, research, valuations, finance, debt capital markets, development/engineering, and legal/compliance.
• Lead negotiation and documentation for leasing, capital projects, annual budgets, loan modifications or refinancings, and dispositions, with a focus on value creation and risk mitigation.
• Create and review investment valuation models in Argus and Excel; synthesize market research and data to inform underwriting and business plans.
• Calculate and review partner promote structures and waterfall distributions.
• Prepare investment committee materials for dispositions, major leases, and capital recommendations.
• Support acquisitions in sourcing and underwriting; lead or participate in due diligence through closing and onboarding new assets.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and mentor junior team members.
• Earn trust of senior stakeholders, including portfolio managers and senior acquisitions officers.
• Expand Real Estate Americas’ impact by contributing to client pitches, portfolio reviews, and internal initiatives.
• Maintain active market presence via industry events, partner/broker/tenant meetings, and tours of competitive assets.
• Identify and drive efficiency improvements across Real Estate Americas, leveraging broader firm capabilities.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees