Associate/Senior Associate, Asset Management

Sagard

Associate or Senior Associate managing asset performance for commercial real estate at Sagard Real Estate. Supporting property-level investment performance and optimizing investment strategies.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Colorado, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in asset management, financial reporting, and investment performance analysis within the commercial real estate sector. Proficient in utilizing Argus and Excel for valuation modeling and reporting, while effectively managing relationships with stakeholders and partners.

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Asset ManagementFinancial ReportingValuation ModelingInvestment Performance AnalysisCommercial Real Estate Transactions

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Hard Skills

ValuationFinancial ReportingInvestment Performance ManagementDeal StructuringUnderwritingAcquisitionsDispositionsLease NegotiationMarket ResearchCapital Improvements

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipNegotiationConflict ResolutionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ArgusExcelTech Applications

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateAsset ManagementProperty ManagementInvestment PerformanceFinancial ComplianceMarket AnalysisJoint Venture PartnershipsLeasingConstruction ManagementPortfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance department policies and procedures.
Help mitigate investment risk by assisting in active asset business plan implementation.
Initiate and complete accurate comprehensive quarterly valuations and reports.
Perform accurate and timely completion of monthly/quarterly asset management reports, including comprehensive variance comments.
Maintain & update Argus Enterprise valuation models.
Perform Ad-hoc sensitivity and performance return analysis to inform cash management, leasing, and disposition decisions.
Preparation and submittal of loan draw requests and construction cost tracking for development projects.
Assist in formulation, critique and approval of comprehensive annual property business plans, operating and capital budgets, reforecast process, internal and external appraisals and sell/hold strategies.
Support Investment Committee presentations by Asset Management.
Through delegated authority guidelines, facilitate the signing of business documents, engagement of property management and leasing firms, and development/execution of approval process for leasing, capital and value-added investment strategies.
Drive adequate documentation of all activities in an organized electronic file system.
Assist with timely, cost-effective legal solutions to business problems.
Help ensure that the cost-benefit of all leasing/capital investment is documented and ensure that all property-level decisions reinforce overall portfolio and client investment objectives.
Help build and sustain joint venture partner and operator relationships. Help manage all third party relationships with brokers, attorneys, property managers, tenants, etc. as needed.
Advise Regional Managing Director or Director regarding investment performance, budget variances and changes in market/property conditions and valuation, and recommend course of action.
Review proposed acquisitions, and provide support in due diligence process.
Network and build relationships with other real estate professionals to enhance personal skills and increase industry awareness of Sagard Real Estate’s investment advisory capabilities.
Help with lease negotiations. Assist in ensuring lease administration is accurate and complete.
Participate in regular leasing calls and negotiation process.
Conduct market research and compile relevant sales and leasing comp data.
Help approve all capital work and invoices for dedicated assets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree, with advanced degree desirable.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the commercial real estate business, preferably in asset management and exposure to property management.
Some exposure in transactions (acquisitions, dispositions and leasing), deal structuring, underwriting, financing, compliance oversight with complex ownership and financing structures, hold/sell analysis, valuation, financial reporting, managing investment performance, major capital improvements, new construction/development/redevelopment, financing, operations management and accounting.
Some familiarity with all property and life-cycle types, deal structures and national and regional real estate markets.
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, management, communication, conflict resolution, negotiating and listening skills.
Ability to "benchmark" and apply past experience in order to make well-reasoned, but decisive decisions.
Advanced proficiency with Excel, Argus and relevant tech applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
401k Matching Program
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plus FSA and HSA options
Paid Caregiver Leave Benefits
Commuter Pre-Tax Savings Program (Parking and Mass Transit)
Mentorship and Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Social and Engagement Events Throughout the Year
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