Associate, Asset Management in Los Angeles, California

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Associate, Asset Management

Perform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high-performing retail and office properties with People-Appeal - vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, the company oversees over 33 million square feet of retail and office properties across the U.S.

The Associate on the Asset Management team will be the analytical anchor of a team charged with maximizing property values through operations (leasing, capital, development & redevelopment) and capital markets (financings, dispositions, etc.) in close collaboration with the Blackstone Asset Management team. We're seeking an Associate to join our Asset Management team in a role that goes beyond traditional asset oversight.

This position will be partially investments oriented, with significant involvement in dispositions, refinancings, and underwriting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acquisitions or asset management and be proficient in complex Argus and Excel modeling. It will also require operational leadership and the ability to collaborate with cross-departmental teams on various issues including leasing, environmental, A/R, and entitlements. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment and is eager to work closely across functions to drive asset and portfolio value.

• Financial Goals - Act as strategic and analytical thought partner to Asset Management Directors and VPs on all financial matters related to the success of the portfolio. Ask critical questions and challenge assumptions.
• Business Planning - Create and maintain business plans with Region Leads that are aligned with the property vision, business objectives, and operating plans to grow asset value.
• Strategic Financial Analysis - Drive efforts to coordinate strategic analyses as directed by Perform and Blackstone leadership, including hold/sell analysis, cap ex analysis, major lease analysis, and contribution/funding requests.
• Investment Analyses - Evaluate total investment return, leverage strategies, cash flow forecasting, asset sales timing and values, and distribution forecasting. Collaborate with Region Leads on developing assumptions, communicating market developments, and assisting in broker engagements.
• Dispositions and Debt Transactions - Support team in underwriting, due diligence, and closing phases for disposition and debt transactions. Coordinate the flow of information & materials with buyers, lenders, attorneys, brokers; review Broker Opinions of Value, due diligence materials, Offering Memorandums; and prepare closing statements and memos. Prepare Argus files and associated financial assumptions and cash flow.
• Liquidity / Cash Management - Run cash models with inputs from key stakeholders; develop and monitor leading indicators of cash management concerns; and provide timely reporting to Perform and Blackstone leadership.
• Organization and Communication - Drive the organization and communication of key work products and information to effectively articulate asset strategy and execution updates to Perform leadership and Blackstone. Proactively manage processes and suggest improvements or areas where communication can be streamlined.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Coordinate and collaborate with counterparts in Leasing, Construction / Development, Property Management, Accounting, and FP&A to drive alignment on asset strategy and execution. This collaboration can be seen via underwriting, budgeting, performing ad-hoc analysis, preparing for disposition, or day-to-day operational asset management.

• High degree of comfort with Argus Enterprise, preferably with retail specific experience
• Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills with a working knowledge of IRR, NPV, and other fundamental real estate metrics
• Ability to read and interpret lease agreements, loan documents, and other legal documentation
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple concurrent projects, and…