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La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)

Managing director, Real estate Asset management – Europe

Full-Time 72000 - 108000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing a €11bn real estate portfolio across Europe.
Company: Join a global investment group committed to building a sustainable future.
Benefits: Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning from experts, and a collaborative culture.
Why this job: Make a real impact while working in an innovative and ambitious environment.
Qualifications: 15 years of real estate experience, with 10 years in leadership roles required.
Other info: Diversity and inclusion are core values; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 108000 £ per year.

Devenez un actif pour la collectivité!
Faites partie d’un groupe mondial d’investissement et ressentez la fierté de contribuer à bâtir un avenir durable.
À La Caisse

On valorise votre apport unique au sein d’une équipe d’envergure mondiale.
On vous confie un travail qui vous permet de vous épanouir et de vous dépasser.
On vous offre des occasions d’apprendre aux côtés d’expert.e.s généreux de leur savoir.
On s’investit pleinement pour vous qui, chaque jour, réalisez notre mission.

Au fil des années, nous avons bâti une culture forte qui repose sur quatre piliers : l\’ambition pour se dépasser, l\’imputabilité pour concrétiser nos convictions, l\’ouverture pour s\’enrichir grâce à des idées créatives et la collaboration pour nous propulser vers les meilleurs résultats.
Job Description
Within La Caisse’s Real Estate team in London, you will spearhead the strategic direction and performance of a C$11bn pan-European institutional real estate portfolio across office, residential, and industrial sectors across Europe. In this executive role, you will lead a high-performing team of professionals, shape asset strategies, value creation, and oversee operations and dispositions. You will serve as the primary decision-maker for investment performance, ensuring alignment with CDPQ’s long-term objectives while cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do

Author, evolve and oversee the execution of the strategic vision for each asset, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and market dynamics;
Lead and mentor a team of analysts and directors, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous development;
Supervise performance of investment and operating partners, internal committees, and third-party advisors to advance asset-level and portfolio-wide initiatives;
Lead portfolio management operations, including valuations, capital planning, and hold/sell analyses, ensuring rigorous governance and risk management;
Partner with Real Estate transactions team to evaluate and support acquisitions and dispositions, contributing to portfolio growth and optimization;
Foster a strong strategic and return driven investor mindset within the asset management team by leveraging past experiences and putting forth a clear vision for value creation;
Build and compile market intelligence through third-party data providers and communication with local brokers and partners;
Steer and support capital markets activities including refinancing, loan modification and disposition activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
Oversee tracking of various ongoing capital projects in coordination with operating partner, internal development and ESG teams;
Champion innovation and market intelligence by leveraging data, technology, and broker insights to inform strategic decisions;
Ensure that the firm\’s assets are well positioned in this evolving market, responding proactively to change.

What Makes You Unique

Ability to work effectively in a highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment;
Demonstrated leadership and ease in managing and motivating a team;
Capacity to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
Impeccable reputation in terms of financial governance, business ethics, and integrity;
Intellectual curiosity and strong creative problem-solving skills;
Coaching and development skills;
Unwavering attention to detail;
Strategic mindset.

What You Bring

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of real estate experience, including a minimum of ten (10) years in asset management leadership roles;
Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or real estate, a graduate degree in a relevant discipline is an asset;
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of asset management analysts and directors of varying levels;
Proven ability to add value to complex, multi-asset portfolios and deliver superior investment outcomes;
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and operational oversight capabilities;
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messages and interact effectively with senior management;
Mastery of English, both spoken and written, and additional knowledge of French, German, or Spanish being an asset;
Proficiency in market-leading technologies;
Willingness to travel internationally.

Sentir que mon rôle est important. Avoir du plaisir au quotidien. Pouvoir évoluer au rythme de mes ambitions. Obtenir une rémunération à la hauteur de ma contribution. C’est l’expérience professionnelle que m’offre La Caisse!
Nous consultons avec attention chaque candidature et nous contacterons directement les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.
La Caisse offre des chances d’emploi égales à tous et toutes. Elle invite les femmes, les membres des minorités visibles et ethniques, les personnes autochtones et les personnes handicapées à présenter leur candidature. Si cette offre d’emploi vous motive, mais que vous ne correspondez pas à tous les critères, contactez-nous quand même!
La Caisse s’engage également à poursuivre la promotion de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion comme valeur clé et à en faire une source d’enrichissement et de fierté pour l’ensemble de ses employé.e.s. Veuillez nous informer si votre condition actuelle nécessite des mesures d’adaptation dans le cadre du processus de recrutement.
La Caisse représente la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec et ses filiales.

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Director

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Full-time

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Finance
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Investment Management

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