POSITION SCOPE

The incumbent assumes responsibility for guiding and directing asset management, property management and leasing management activities related to the operation of a regional portfolio. This includes portfolio management, asset management, research, development and operations, acquisitions and dispositions. The primary focus is on optimizing profitability and maximizing the value of real estate owned or jointly owned by our client, and any existing third-party accounts. The incumbent ensures that all financial and management reporting for the regional real estate portfolio is accurately maintained and made available to stakeholders within the Company (Corporate Finance, Executive Committee, group) in a timely fashion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes short and long-term regional strategies and business plans in accordance with the National Portfolio Strategy.

• Directs strategy execution and ensures that strategy implementation meets the expected deliverables, while meeting all approved goals, deadlines and budgets.

• Develops and maintains a manpower plan to support the regional strategy.

• Proposes and manages the development of new mandates for real estate investment according to the overall real estate strategy for the region.

• Create and lead a regional team that is aligned in creating value for real estate investments.

• Develops personal relationships with strategic clients, third party provider and influencers in the industry and within the business community.

• Communicates the strategic vision and explains the business plan's raison d'être and objectives to ensure alignment within the region and synchronization with the other regions and corporate objectives.

• Ensures that quality of service is continuously enhanced and that our internal business practices and processes are fully optimized in order to institute best in class practices through coordinated decision-making and the efficient use of resources.

• Ensures the Company's real estate investment strategies are adhered to. This includes asset acquisition and disposition and achieving optimal profitability in all real estate investments.

• Maximizes investment possibilities in his region and keeps abreast of real estate management market.

• Maintains accurate reporting on the Company's real estate portfolio and provides accurate information to various stakeholders on a timely basis.

• Ensure policies, procedures, governance and approval processes are implemented and followed in the region.

• Promotes the visibility within the regional industry through active participation on various industry committees.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of the back-office administrative system used in the line of business.

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication and problem solving skills.

• Strong leadership, influencing/consultative skills.

• Able to positively influence, negotiate, partner and coach others.

• Cooperative approach to working with people outside of the reporting relationship and at all levels of leadership within different business units.

• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

• Autonomous, proactive, ability to take decisions.

• Proven ability to actively support change management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in Finance or Administration.

• Professional Real Estate Designation.

• 10 years of experience in real estate investment or financial services, with 5 years in a management position.

• Extensive knowledge of real estate products and relevant services.

• Industry knowledge (i.e. products, markets, competitors, legislation, investments opportunities, etc.).

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