Head, Asset Management, United States and Latin America Job at Ivanhoe Cambridge
We invest globally and act locally for a sustainable impact in communities
As a global real estate industry leader, our mission is to generate long-term value for our 6 million depositors in Quebec and to have a positive environmental and social impact on both the people who work for us and the businesses that call our properties home. We develop and invest in real estate assets and projects that help enhance the urban fabric of communities in the midst of renewal, and create lifestyles in tune with the changing needs of the occupants of today and tomorrow. Our vision: to invest in a way that maximizes value and sustainability as we bring human-scale developments to the world.
As a global real estate industry leader, our mission is to generate long-term value for our 6 million depositors in Quebec and to have a positive environmental and social impact on both the people who work for us and the businesses that call our properties home. We develop and invest in real estate assets and projects that help enhance the urban fabric of communities in the midst of renewal, and create lifestyles in tune with the changing needs of the occupants of today and tomorrow. Our vision: to invest in a way that maximizes value and sustainability as we bring human-scale developments to the world.
Ivanhoé Cambridge is:
- A real estate subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, a global investment group (cdpq.com)
- C$77 billion in assets in the office, retail, industrial, logistics and residential markets
- Strategic investments in a worldwide portfolio over 1,500 properties strong
- A diversified, multitalented team committed to creating spaces that bring people together to live, work and play
- Office environments designed to foster collaboration and creativity, rooted in a flexible, technology-enabled experience
Digitally connected, sustainable and state-of-the-art: A workspace that meets your expectations
- New work spaces that make teamwork easier than ever and spark creativity at every turn
- The flexibility and technological tools you need to take your performance to new heights
- A barista, snacks and special theme meals, employee lounges and outdoor patios, complete with therapeutic lights to keep you at the top of your game
- Tuition and professional development fees reimbursed to empower your career advancement
- Time to devote to charitable endeavours so you can leave your personal mark on the communities where we work and invest
- A stimulating, supportive and inclusive environment where your health, safety and well-being are our top priorities
GLOBAL CONTEXT
As a global leader in the real estate ecosystem, we are committed to creating a sustainable impact as a source of urban solutions. We strive to ensure that our assets meet todays needs of our tenants while futureproofing them for tomorrow’s ever-changing landscape. We think about how people will use our spaces to foster connections and collaboration to drive a sense of belonging and community. Our priority is to be an industry catalyst in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. We establish and make ourselves accountable to ambitious energy efficiency targets and performance criteria for our investments. We strive to strengthen our leadership position in the industry by forging partnerships in the markets where we operate. In a fast-evolving real estate industry, our corporate strategies and comprehensive approach to asset management are proven drivers of value creation and investment performance.
RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Head of the United States and Latin America region, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving investment performance of a real estate portfolio valued at approximately $35 billion predominantly invested in direct ownership. We actively manage our investments alongside 15 operating partnerships with established partnership governance. The portfolio is diversified across many gateway and growth markets in residential properties and its sub-categories including manufactured housing, in single family homes and student housing, in logistics platforms and portfolios, in office properties including creative office and in the life sciences sector.
You will be a catalyst for a culture of collaboration with the investment and support teams including courses of action related to new investments, business plan execution, value creation strategies, refinancing projects and dispositions, all with the purpose to deliver optimal return on investment in line with the Company’s objectives. A partnership culture between our asset management and investment people is required throughout the lifecycle of our investments and in managing our partnerships.
Accountability for driving investment performance of our investments will be the main mission, including establishing and executing optimized asset business plans and ESG objectives as well as developing and tracking KPIs using data driven analytics to support decisions and report on asset performance.
You will be responsible for the asset management team currently consisting of around twenty (20) experienced professionals. Your role will consist of ensuring we have the right skillsets with clear roles and responsibilities to execute the asset management of our investments and partnerships aimed at optimizing performance. You will play a catalytic role in contributing to position Ivanhoé Cambridge as a leader in the real estate industry in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion.
You are an effective communicator and will play a pivotal role in cultivating and leveraging key business relationships in close collaboration with our investment teams throughout all phases of partnership and investment management. You will also work closely with the head of the region, internal teams and operating partners. You will be a key stakeholder in strategic discussions regarding investments, dispositions and alternative asset classes. You will also be accountable for and required to present and effectively communicate our results to internal stakeholders including the Executive Committee and our Board.
KEY REQUIREMENT
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A minimum of twenty years of relevant industry experience, including twelve to fifteen years of experience in real estate asset management, in roles of increasing complexity; relevant experience in a similar position;
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, in administration or in real estate; graduate degree in a relevant discipline, an asset; Proven capacity at defining and implementing a strong strategic vision;
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Experience in managing and cultivating a high-performance team of professionals; Able to influence and motivate others and establish productive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization;
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Effective in interacting with senior management and preparing and delivering executive presentations for their use; ability to meet needs and requests with sensitivity and tact;
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to deliver clear, concise messages;
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Keen desire to learn, put forward ideas and innovate;
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Excellent command of market-leading technologies;
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Montreal-based position: Fluency in written and spoken French and English is required; you will be working on transactions in the US and Latin America;
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New York-based position: Fluency in written and spoken English, French would be an asset;
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Available for frequent business travel, mostly within the United States and Latin America.
You’re in the right place!
Our people are the heart of our organization. Come be part of our team and enjoy the perks of a flexible schedule, remote work arrangements, and flex days in addition to annual vacation leave — all to help you balance your personal and work obligations, have time to get involved in your community and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You will also be entitled to a comprehensive array of healthcare benefits and take advantage of a myriad of opportunities to grow and learn.
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Our main priorities
At Ivanhoé Cambridge, we are proud to champion the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion — which can be seen and felt in everything we do and everything we strive for. As a leading player in the global real estate ecosystem, we are committed to harnessing opportunities to create inclusive, community-centric spaces and forge a just, forward-looking future where our industry and our talent are supported and nurtured.
At Ivanhoé Cambridge, we are proud to champion the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion — which can be seen and felt in everything we do and everything we strive for. As a leading player in the global real estate ecosystem, we are committed to harnessing opportunities to create inclusive, community-centric spaces and forge a just, forward-looking future where our industry and our talent are supported and nurtured.
We firmly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are the forces propelling innovation. In order to ensure we can have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work and where our investments are based, we are dedicated to creating a stimulating environment where everyone can aspire to and achieve excellence. Ask us about any accommodations you might require to ensure the recruiting process is a fair and equitable process for all. Note that any such accommodations will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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