Location DK-Copenhagen

Hines has a holistic approach to real estate investment management that allies sophisticated trend analysis, deep local market knowledge and unrivalled operational expertise. The firm currently has 36 active strategic investment vehicles globally managing capital for over 300 institutional investors as well as 700+ HNWIs and 170,000 retail investors.

With a European headquarter in London, the firm operates from 18 offices across the region. Hines Nordics is a permanently established business and part of Hines Europe, having been active in the Nordics for approximately than 15 years. It has built a substantial presence across the region with offices in Copenhagen and Stockholm. The platform is invested across a broad range of sectors including office, residential and logistics through Hines-sponsored funds and joint ventures and the Hines balance sheet. Hines Nordics continues to actively expand its portfolio through acquisitions, developments and strategic repositioning opportunities, while also focusing on operational enhancement and value creation across existing investments. The platform is organized across its core business functions, including Acquisitions, Asset Management & Management Services, Development and Finance.

Hines is seeking to appoint a (Senior) Director Asset Management to join the firms Copenhagen or Stockholm office. Reporting to Ronald Banus, Managing Director, Head of Asset Management and Management Services Northern and Central Europe, this role is a critical part of the Asset Management team for all new acquisitions and existing assets across product types in the Nordics.

This person will be responsible for overseeing a diversified real estate portfolio of c. € 1.2 billion, including assets for which Hines performs a fiduciary role plus assets where Hines is a third-party fee only manager in an asset &/or property manager capacity. The role will serve as manager for a diverse team consisting of 5 staff.

• Oversee creation of annual property business plans for each asset; perform market analysis and work with internal and external functions to develop leasing objectives, operating and financial budgets, and capital/renovation/repositioning project plans.
• Manage risk at all stages of the investment lifecycle – from acquisition and development through to stabilisation and exit – identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Manage the leasing activity of certain properties to include leasing agent selection and management rent setting strategy, commercial lease analyses, drafting proposals, negotiating economic/legal terms, and working closely with legal counsel in review of lease documents; review and approve all applicable authorisations and lease documents prior to ownership execution.
• Review and approve pricing for capital/tenant improvement projects and contracting, then ensure that financial controls are in place during construction, including capital draw procedures.
• Understand the current value and projected future performance of each asset and what property specific factors impact values; develop hold/sell recommendation in accordance with owner’s investment thesis; manage Analysts and Accounting teams to develop and maintain property discounted cashflow models and sensitivities, (e.g. Argus, Excel,).
• Facilitate lender and broker selections, negotiate transaction documents for dispositions, negotiate loan documentation;; manage the disposal closing process.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of property performance for the existing portfolio including office, multifamily, industrial, and retail properties.
• Manage the team and work with property level teams to develop short- and long-term strategies designed to maximise financial value and occupier satisfaction of each asset.
• Collaborate with and challenge internal / external teams and operating partners, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance enhancement.
• Grow and elevate the team and be a mentor to employees.
• Support investor and lender relations; ensure that partnership and loan document requirements are satisfied.
• Support Acquisitions/Development functions by reviewing legal documents including purchase agreements, loan documents, ; conduct/coordinate due diligence.
• Interest in AI and its use in day-to-day management to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The freed up time should be used to improve quality and service.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• MBA or Masters in Real Estate preferred.
• Twelve or more years of real estate asset management experience.
• Supplemental experience in acquisitions, leasing, development, and/or property management.
• Ability to identify risks/mitigations and value-added opportunities, and make sound, long-term investment decisions.
• Strong negotiation, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Resourceful and independent in carrying out responsibilities and assignments.
• Enables success in both employees and peers through mentoring and coaching.
• Ability to perform complex financial analyses, understand and explain economic and accounting information, and prepare and manage operating budgets.
• Project management (budget, schedule, problem solving).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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