Asset Management Associate

MHW Search has exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing industrial real estate platform that has roughly $1 billion in AUM. We are searching for an Asset Management Associate to join their growing team. The Associate supports the day-to-day ownership and performance management of an industrial real estate portfolio. The Associate works alongside senior asset management professionals to analyze property-level performance, support leasing and capital initiatives, and help drive execution of approved business plans. The role is hands-on and analytical, with direct exposure to operating decisions, portfolio reporting, and strategic initiatives across multiple markets. Key Responsibilities Track and evaluate operating results across assigned assets, including leasing activity, operating expenses, capital spending, and overall performance versus plan. Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by assisting with annual budgets, mid-year updates, and variance analysis. Analyze property-level metrics such as occupancy, net operating income, lease rollover, and return on invested capital, highlighting risks and opportunities. Partner with leasing and property management teams to support execution of leasing initiatives and operational objectives. Assist with planning and monitoring capital improvement programs, including budget oversight, scheduling, and reporting. Prepare financial analyses and supporting materials related to rent strategy, lease terms, and capital allocation decisions. Produce recurring asset and portfolio reporting for internal leadership and capital partners. Conduct market and competitor research to support leasing assumptions, rent growth projections, and asset strategy. Support transactions and capital events, including refinancings, recapitalizations, and dispositions, through due diligence coordination and financial analysis. Perform property and market visits to assess asset condition, validate assumptions, and identify value-creation opportunities. Help monitor debt compliance and reporting requirements in coordination with senior asset management staff. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related discipline. Approximately 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, ideally in asset management or a closely related function. Solid foundation in real estate financial analysis, including NOI, cash flow modeling, and return metrics. Strong Excel skills; Argus experience required. Clear communicator with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights. Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Self-motivated team player who takes ownership and follows through. Ability to work full-time in office and travel periodically to properties as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr