Job description

A global alternative investment manager with strong focus in real estate and corporate credit are looking for a Debt Portfolio / Asset Manager to join their NZ office. The role is primarily responsible for assisting in the ongoing management of the company’s loan portfolio following financial close.

This is a new role and a fantastic opportunity to form part of the manager’s foundation team on the ground in NZ, supported by significant deployable capital. You will report to and work closely with a highly experienced local head.

The responsibilities of the role may include:

Assisting with monitoring construction projects on a cost-to-complete basis, identifying potential cost escalation and exit risk and assisting with the adoption of strategies to mitigate these risks;
Proactively assisting in managing and driving investment performance in accordance with approved investment strategy and assisting in the implementation of alternative strategies as appropriate to maximise stakeholder return;
Reviewing, updating and completing financial models showing feasibility, cashflow, gearing, and internal rate of return analysis;
Reporting to stakeholders on forecast financial returns, exit strategy and anticipated timeframes.
Liaising with external consultants and construction contractors to facilitate investment management and performance, attending development Project Control Group meetings;
Reviewing and reporting on third-party consultant reports such as valuations and quantity surveyors’ reports;
Monitoring and reporting on asset compliance and performance (monitoring sales, development and amortisation milestones, completing Compliance Certificates and attainment/review of associated compliance reporting documentation such as counterparties’ financial statements, reporting on investment status and return metrics);
Setting up and maintaining loan spreadsheets monitoring loan drawdowns, balances, interest and fees;
Monitoring settlements for completed assets and liaising with legal counsel to facilitate settlement and releases of security;

To be considered a strong candidate for this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following;

A tertiary degree in finance, accounting, property, law economics or similar
5yrs + experience in a property or corporate finance environment, ideally covering real estate and/or debt investments. Alternatively, you may be an experienced banking or property lawyer looking to make a move into a commercial role.
Excellent Excel and report writing skills
Great attention to detail
A natural affinity for relationship building
A genuine enthusiasm to learn

This role will have you embedded in a large scale investment management business that has been a highly active investor across Australia and New Zealand for many years. They are long on the growth potential for their debt investment position in this country so you can expect to cover a lot of action across the NZ property development sector. Beyond the NZ platform you’ll be joining an international business that encourages growth and movement from within.

To learn more or to see a full job description, please submit your interest via the link above, or alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Webster at Assemble Recruitment on (027) 274 6829.