Vice President Portfolio Management Asset Management Real Estate Japan

### _Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry._ **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ ### **Asset Management & Portfolio Strategy** * Develop and execute medium- and long-term business plans for assets held within REIT and private fund portfolios. * Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts, and strategic asset plans. * Design and implement asset-level initiatives aimed at maximizing fund performance and long-term value creation. * Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to enhance asset returns and operational efficiency. * Support portfolio-level decision-making through rigorous analysis and strategic recommendations. ### **Value Creation & Performance Enhancement** * Lead initiatives to improve asset profitability and maximize portfolio income. * Identify and execute strategies to enhance NOI and investment returns. * Collaborate with leasing, property management, development, and investment teams to implement value-enhancing initiatives. * Evaluate asset performance against business plans and recommend corrective actions where necessary. ### **Investment Analysis & Transaction Management** * Conduct Hold/Sell analyses and asset reviews to support investment decision-making. * Lead asset disposition initiatives, including transaction planning, due diligence coordination, and execution. * Support acquisition and disposition closings in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. * Prepare financial analyses and business cases to support strategic asset management decisions. * Build and analyze cash flow models to evaluate investment scenarios and portfolio strategies. ### **Reporting & Stakeholder Management** * Prepare asset-level, portfolio-level, and investor reporting materials. * Present investment performance, business plans, and strategic initiatives to internal stakeholders and fund management teams. * Coordinate with institutional investors and stakeholders on portfolio updates and reporting requirements. * Manage relationships with lenders, advisors, consultants, legal counsel, valuation firms, and other external partners. ### **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Partner with Investment Management, Fund Management, Property Management, Leasing, Development, Finance, and Legal teams to execute business plans. * Contribute to broader platform initiatives and strategic projects. * Support continuous improvement of asset management processes, analytics, and reporting capabilities. * Share knowledge and best practices across teams to strengthen overall platform performance. **Additional Job Description** ============================== **Qualifications** ------------------ ### **Required Experience** * Minimum 5 years of real estate asset management experience. * Experience gained within asset management companies, investment managers, investment banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, trading houses, or other institutional investment organizations. * Proven experience managing commercial real estate investments and executing asset-level business plans. * Strong financial modeling and cash flow analysis capabilities. * Demonstrated ability to evaluate and execute asset management initiatives that drive investment performance. ### **Preferred Experience** * Real estate acquisition and disposition experience. * Exposure to logistics, industrial, office, retail, or alternative real estate asset classes. * Business-level English, particularly for reading and written communication. * Experience leading or mentoring junior team members. * Institutional investor interaction and reporting experience. ### **Technical Skills** * Financial modeling and valuation analysis. * Asset-level budgeting and forecasting. * Hold/Sell and investment return analysis. * Portfolio performance monitoring and reporting. * Strong analytical and quantitative skills. * Advanced Excel and presentation capabilities. ### **Core Competencies** * Strong ownership mentality and accountability. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to lead projects independently while collaborating across multiple functions. * Strategic thinking combined with strong execution capabilities. * High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work. * Ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving business environments. * Creative problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation. **Reporting Relationships** Principal, Portfolio Management Asset Management, Real Estate Japan _There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active._