Job Description
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.
We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.
In European markets, our dedicated and highly experienced investment team manages our European products, including emerging market income and debt, smaller companies, European credit, ETFs, real estate and sustainable investing propositions.
We have offices in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.
About the Role
Responsible for monitoring the active management of real estate assets on property level. Optimising returns within the risk parameters of the fund mandate and in conjunction with the fund strategy. The role requires a detailed understanding and analysis of the portfolio of assets, setting individual asset plans with targets and budgets for the next 12+ months and 3 /5 /10 years (depending on client requirements). The role involves working closely with the Transaction Team, Fund Managers/Deputy Fund Managers (FM/DFM), Development Team and AM Hub Europe Team.
Key Responsibilities
Work with external managers and internal teams (fund management, development, transactions, leasing, ESG, legal, research) to deliver asset management initiatives and investment plans.
Prepare asset plans, budgets, and leasing strategies. Support investment plans and contribute to IC papers and proposals for transactions, financing, and CAPEX.
Manage property managers to market best practice. Implement asset plans, maintain documentation, and assist with negotiations on lettings, transactions, and planning.
Update asset plans, ensure data quality, support client reporting and valuations, and keep managers informed on progress.
Report breaches and risks, maintain CPD, and ensure adherence to AML, TCF, and all regulatory requirements.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven ability to deliver lettings, development, and complex asset management projects.
Strong market reputation and network with occupiers, developers, and owners.
Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in institutional real estate, ideally asset management.
Expertise in lease negotiations and leasing strategies, preferably in an international context.
Experience managing external partners.
Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and organisational abilities with a structured, solution-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report/presentation preparation in English.
Interest in international markets and willingness to travel.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
An inclusive way of working
Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.
At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.
An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.