Residential Asset Manager to CapMan Real Estate, Copenhagen
CapMan is a leading Nordic private assets management and investment company with the mission to build value for the enrichment of society. We invest in unlisted businesses, real estate and infrastructure with over 30 years in the business.
In the CapMan Real Estate team we execute both value add and stable income-focused investment strategies across all major property sectors in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Our active value-add funds seek to acquire transitional properties in the most liquid Nordic markets where an asset can be enhanced by active rental and cost management, investments in redevelopment, change of use, or repositioning. Our funds and mandates targeting stable income seek well-located, high-quality investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors across market cycles. Our Nordic Real Estate operations include approximately 80 committed real estate investment professionals.
With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and value creation, we have established a solid reputation for delivering exceptional results and are dedicated to driving superior returns for our investors. We are now strengthening our Danish Real Estate team by hiring an experienced and talented Residential Asset Manager to join our team in Copenhagen.
The Role
As Asset Manager at CapMan Real Estate, you will play a vital role in managing and maximizing the value of our real estate assets. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing property operations, optimizing tenant relationships, and driving performance as well as improving our own processes. Working closely with our experienced team, you will have the opportunity to make data-driven decisions, identify value-add opportunities and contribute to the growth of our portfolio.
Your tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Implement and develop business plans for our core residential assets to ensure portfolio strength.
- Increase overall portfolio value by overseeing, structuring and managing asset management initiatives and processes including relationships with investors and service providers.
- Develop and execute strategic asset management plans to enhance property value and achieve financial goals.
- Provide regular, qualitative reporting to investors on business plan updates and projected returns on investments.
- Conduct marketing and leasing activities to attract interest in properties, boost value and increase asset revenue.
- Manage real estate administration, including budgeting, maintenance/renovation, ESG plans and price negotiations regarding leasing activities, tenant negotiations and lease renewals.
- Procure and collaborate with various external partners such as property managers, leasing agents, construction teams and other external partners to ensure proper maintenance and enhancement of assets.
- Stay updated on market conditions, regulations including ESG and industry best practices as well as emerging trends to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
We are expanding our asset and construction management team and are looking for a new team member, bringing our team size to seven. We are looking people who are motivated to learn, grow, and develop their expertise in real estate asset management, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.
To be successful in this role we believe that you should have experience and knowledge of the following areas:
- Experience with residential property management, with a focus on “old stock” assets.
- Hands-on expertise with § 19.2 renovations, setting rent levels, and doing rent increases.
- Experience as an Asset Manager in real estate, preferably with experience in leasing, property development, construction, and tenant management.
- You should have a strong operational focus with a proven ability to drive long-term value creation and reduce operational expenses (OPEX).
- Professional expertise and understanding of property management, building permits, zoning plans, valuation, financial accounting and real estate law.
- Knowledge of green building certifications, energy efficiency technologies and sustainable property management practices.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Background could be a bachelor's or Master's degree in law, finance, business administration, public administration, engineering, or real estate, but it could also be as certified property manager (EA).
- Proficient in collaborative teamwork, with a capacity to thrive in a structured setting and handle multiple tasks concurrently, all while maintaining focus on the overarching goals and objectives.
- Commercially oriented, ambitious, self-driven and solution-focused mindset.
- Well experienced with MS Office programs; Excel and Powerpoint.
- Working experience of 3+ years from relevant industry or business sector.
- Proficiency in Danish and English (both written and spoken).
Most of all we are looking for a driven individual, who are eager to learn and develop their skills in asset management. You find fulfillment in collaborating with team members and stakeholders. You are enthusiastic about refining your negotiation and problem-solving abilities, facilitating effective communication, and contributing to the pursuit of optimal solutions and practices in real estate asset management.
As an individual, you're driven and eager to enhance your expertise in asset management while continuously striving to refine existing methodologies. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders is something you find fulfilling and you possess adept negotiation and problem-solving abilities, facilitating effective communication and the pursuit of optimal solutions and practices.
What is in it for you
We offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting industry with great colleagues and a low hierarchy culture at our offices located in the heart of Copenhagen. As an integral member of our international team, you’ll benefit from a dynamic, professional, and entrepreneurial environment.
We are a group of ambitious professionals and work hard to get results. We take our job seriously, but do not forget to have fun while doing it. Through our supportive team spirit and leadership, we let people grow and show their talent. You will be part of a dynamic Danish team alongside 14 driven colleagues, while also engaging in collaboration with our larger Nordic Real Estate team, comprising approximately 80 members.
Benefits
- Phone benefit and modern tools
- Flexible worktime and possibility to work remotely
- Central location in the heart of the city
Our culture
By joining CapMan you become part of a group of top performers with shared professional values. We are hungry, yet humble. We set the bar high and are prepared to go the extra mile for success. Our ambition is supported by a strong personal drive and motivation, together with the belief that success and value creation are achieved together. Our everyday work is characterized by cooperation, trust and respect in an atmosphere where every “Capmanian” can be themselves. We value and foster our friendly culture in support of high performance and a healthy work life balance.
Our recruitment process
We recruit people on an equal opportunity basis and look for people who combine knowledge and experience with great attitude and self-drive. We are also committed to enriching diversity by challenging our unconscious biases in our daily work. This facilitates decisions that promote both financial objectives and environmental and social factors within our business, including our work environment.
We review applications continuously and will contact qualified candidates promptly for an interview. Our goal is to complete first-round interviews within two weeks of your application submission. In the next step you will be invited to a second interview and if you proceed further, we may ask you to do a self-assessment, to gain insight on your working style and motivational factors. Lastly, we will ask you to provide references from previous managers and/or colleagues.
Notice that we process personal data in accordance with the EU's general data protection regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable legislation.
Application and more information
If you recognize yourself, please submit your application in English, including your CV and a short cover letter no later than 9’th of March 2025. We will start reviewing and interviewing candidates already during the application process.
If you have any questions about the position, CapMan or the recruitment process, do not hesitate to be in contact with Alex Jacobsson by e-mail alex.jacobsson@capman.com and Stine Dyrby by e-mail stine.dyrby@capman.com or phone +45 6126 6067.
Warm welcome with your application!
About Us
CapMan Real Estate executes both value add and stable income-focused investment strategies across all major property sectors in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The team’s active value-add funds seek to acquire transitional properties in the most liquid Nordic markets where an asset can be enhanced by active rental and cost management, investments in redevelopment, change of use, or repositioning. The funds and mandates targeting stable income generation seek well-located, high-quality investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors across market cycles. CapMan’s Nordic Real Estate operations include over 60 committed real estate investment professionals. CapMan’s real estate funds hold approx. 55 assets comprising 224 individual properties.
CapMan Real Estate is part of CapMan Group, a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and over €6 billion in assets under management. CapMan’s objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors. We are dedicated to set science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover minority and majority investments in portfolio companies and real estate, and infrastructure assets. We also provide wealth management solutions. Our service business includes procurement and analysis, reporting and back office services. Altogether, CapMan employs approximately 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001.
