Associate / Asset Manager

Company:The Situs Companies
Job reference:n/a
Job Category:Asset Management
Job Type:Permanent
Location:Germany

The Situs Companies is a leading provider of commercial real estate services and consulting solutions to many of the world‟s most prominent financial institutions, institutional investors, private owners, and developers. Since 1985, clients have relied on Situs‟ trusted insight and experience into commercial real estate.The Situs Companies is looking for an Associate / Asset Manager at their Office in Frankfurt, Germany

And to what do we owe our success? We owe our continued success to creative thinking, a belief in putting thoughts into action and a culture that recognizes and respects the achievements of each individual. Our culture is strong, diverse and inclusive. We provide a professional, yet comfortable working environment that is exceptionally open and supportive which allows morale to remain high in good times and in bad.

Situs is positioned to address every commercial real estate need our clients may require throughout North America, Europe and Asia, with 8 offices worldwide and a significant presence in 9 states across the U.S., giving us an enormous global footprint. We are proud of the diversity of our employees who speak 29 languages and dialects, and represent more than 20 countries of origin, helping give The Situs Companies the competitive edge we need to achieve and maintain success. Having multilingual employees gives us the versatility required to communicate effectively as a company working within the global market.

As a growing company, the process of selecting new members to join our team is the most critical step in making the leap from "Good to Great." The associates we hire today are the future of the company.

We understand that our continued growth puts tremendous demands on each of us to improve the way in which we perform. In addition, we expect to continue to differentiate ourselves as a company that is admired in our industry. This means hiring people who are highly competent, results-oriented, have exceptional communication skills, a proven track record of success, are willing to take our company to the next levels of success, who are passionate about their career and compassionate about those around us who may be less fortunate.

Our insistence on delivering the highest-quality work product and level of service to our clients requires that you be bright, an excellent communicator and extremely detail-oriented. Since we work in teams, you also need to be an enthusiastic team player with leadership capabilities. And because our work is very time-sensitive, you need to have a strong sense of urgency and commitment. If you would you like to be a part of this experienced, successful company that invests in the careers of each of its valued employees, please review our current job openings and apply online. We are always looking for GREAT people to join The Situs Companies team.

Purpose of the Associate / Asset Manager:

Provide a wide range of asset management and workout services to the Asset Management/Special Servicing team to facilitate the achievement of department goals and objectives. The individual will have a strong loan and real estate asset management skills as well as valuation experience and skills for sub-performing and non-performing loans.

Essential Functions:

- Ability to guide foreclosure and forced administration proceedings
- Experienced in collateral valuation and risk assessment - Broad knowledge of real estate valuation according to German and international valuation standards
- Experience in sales of real estate assets by foreclosure and voluntary sale
- Ability to negotiate with borrowers, guarantors, insolvency and forced administrators, brokers, interested purchasers and tenants
- Ability to perform contract review
- Ability to prepare business plans
- Ability to prepare budgets
- Ability to formulate workout, exit and resolution strategies
- Ability to underwrite Non Performing Loan acquisitions - Ability to create value by using innovative marketing strategies
- Ability to analyze and verify loan servicing data input and reporting Ability to perform real estate and debt due diligence and underwriting
- Ability to perform site inspections
- Ability to perform cash flow analysis of loan and real estate positions
- Ability to provide indicative commercial property valuations

Essential Key Responsibilities:
- Developing workout, exit and resolution strategies
- Implementing business plans and monitoring progress - Client reporting

Summary:

Provide high level of workout and asset management expertise to the Asset Management/Special Servicing team and clients through successful resolution and disposition of real estate collateral. Also help client relations and provide a high quality work product

Detail:

- Maintain files
- Strong knowledge of Pan European markets with emphasis on Germany Review, investigate and understand market making transactions
- Contact and take instructions from clients as required - Prepare NPL / Real Estate Resolution Business Plans
- Prepare collateral evaluations for loans supported by securities or other acceptable types of collateral
- Ability to work independently on projects and also collaborate „face to face‟ as a team player
- Other duties as assigned

Preferred Work experience requirements:

- 5+ years experience in Commercial Real Estate
- Basic understanding of Red Book valuations and German valuation methodology
- Pan European Real Estate Experience with emphasis on Germany
- Workout/Non Performing Loan experience

Skills:
- Fluency in English and German
- Excellent reading and comprehension skills
- Be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal in both German and English
- Analytical skills to understand complex commercial loan documents and borrower financial statements
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task Preferably work experience in both Germany and the UK

Computer Skills Requirements:

- Advanced knowledge of the following is required: MS Office Suite including Outlook and Excel.
- Thorough familiarity with internet for research etc.
- PowerPoint

Key Success Factors:

- Ability to work in fast-paced environment running multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Participation in the Situs Cares "give-back" and "environment respect" campaigns.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Ability to quickly come up to speed on Situs business and culture.
- Ability to interact easily at all levels of the organisation.
- Flexibility in working with team members to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to independently analyze and solve problems
- Ability to work well under deadlines Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Performance Behaviors:

- Desire to succeed and availability to work after hours and weekends as required
- Outgoing personality and ability to work in a team environment
- Capability to work well under pressure on multiple tasks

Required Education from an accredited Institution:

- Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance or related experience and skills
- RICS Assessment of Professional Competence a plus

Interested applicants can learn more about this position at:
www.situscompanies.com/careers

The Situs Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants should apply only through our career site at:
www.situscompanies.com/careers

recruiters phone: +49 (0) 69 767 586-0
recruiter website: http://www.situscompanies.com
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