Asset Manager, Global Realty
Amazon · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Manage Amazon's global real estate portfolio.
- Resolve real estate challenges impacting operations.
- Build landlord and stakeholder relationships.
- Develop regional real estate strategies.
- Identify cost savings and optimize assets.
About the role
Asset Manager Job Description
Amazon operates a world-class network of technologically advanced fulfillment and logistics properties across the globe. The continued growth of our fulfillment businesses requires active management of these assets to drive operational efficiencies, maintain robust standards, and ensure the facilities can fully support the evolving business needs.
The Asset Manager role sits within the Global Realty Asset Management team, which is part of the wider Global Realty. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing innovative real estate management practices, drawing from both Amazon's internal standards and industry benchmarks. A critical aspect of this role involves identifying and resolving real estate challenges that impact Amazon operations across multiple business segments. Building and maintaining robust relationships with landlords and local operational teams is fundamental to this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, adeptly fostering these vital connections to ensure smooth operations and mutual success.
The role demands a strategic mindset in real estate management, aimed at enhancing Amazon's capabilities through smart property solutions. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in aligning real estate decisions with the company's operational requirements and expansion plans. Combining deep real estate knowledge with superior problem-solving abilities, the ideal candidate will effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders. This multifaceted approach will be crucial in navigating complex real estate landscapes while supporting Amazon's dynamic operational needs and long-term growth objectives.
Reporting to the Regional Lead, the Asset Manager will be a critical member supporting leased and owned fulfillment and logistics locations within their assigned region.
Key job responsibilities
- Oversees portfolio management to ensure optimal operations and performance.
- Serves as primary contact for real estate escalations, providing support to minimize business disruption.
- Drives timely negotiations for landlord consents and lease amendments for property changes.
- Develops regional real estate strategies encompassing consent negotiations, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
- Supports Transaction Managers with site data for lease renewals and terminations.
- Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements asset management best practices.
- Provides leadership during operational disruptions affecting multiple locations.
- Manages end-of-term lease obligations to minimize financial exposure.
- Builds strong relationships with landlords and stakeholders through regular engagement.
- Offers strategic real estate advice to senior leadership, aligning strategies with organizational goals.
- Champions sustainability initiatives across the portfolio.
- Collaborates with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams for guidance and problem-solving.
- Supports operating expense analysis, including payment escalations and service charge obligations.
- Contributes to audits, portfolio reviews, and financial reporting to ensure compliance and identify savings opportunities.
A day in the life
Your day begins reviewing overnight escalations across your portfolio, landlord consents and urgent lease amendment requests. You negotiate building modifications for new installations, balancing operational needs with lease compliance.
Mid-morning a site visit assessing dilapidation risks ahead of lease expiry. You collaborate with Finance on quarterly budget reviews, analyzing OPEX variances and identifying cost optimization opportunities across your properties.
The afternoon involves strategic planning, developing sustainability initiatives advising senior leadership on real estate implications for new delivery concepts. Between calls with Legal and Engineering teams, you manage landlord relationships.
Your day concludes reviewing performance metrics.
About The Team
The SEU Asset Management regional team is part of EU Asset Management team and under Global Realty Portfolio Optimization (GRPO). GRPO spans NA and EU and there are opportunities to collaborate cross region on certain topics.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field
- Experience utilizing commercial real estate software platforms and the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Extensive experience of property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund, or landlord entity
- Exhibited expertise in analyzing and clearly explaining complex lease terminology and provisions
- Demonstrated proficiency in understanding commercial and industrial building systems, including fire and life safety systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical systems, and plumbing infrastructure.
- The ability to comprehend and analyze construction blueprints is highly valued
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad experience of managing and interpreting commercial lease agreements
- Knowledge of property accounting principles
- RPA, CPM, RICS, or comparable professional designation
- Business fluency in another European language
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Key skills/competency
- Asset Management
- Real Estate
- Lease Negotiation
- Portfolio Management
- Property Management
- Commercial Real Estate
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
Skills & topics
- Asset Management
- Real Estate
- Lease Negotiation
- Portfolio Management
- Property Management
- Commercial Real Estate
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Bachelor's degree
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Commercial Building Systems
- Construction Blueprints
- Property Accounting
- RICS
- CPM
- RPA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in commercial real estate, asset management, and lease negotiations.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency with real estate software, Microsoft Office, and building systems.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking: Provide examples of developing real estate strategies and optimizing portfolios.
- Highlight relationship management: Detail experience building strong relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss complex lease terminology and problem-solving scenarios.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Asset Manager role at Amazon?
- The Asset Manager at Amazon is primarily responsible for implementing innovative real estate management practices to optimize the performance and operational efficiency of Amazon's global fulfillment and logistics properties, while resolving real estate challenges and fostering strong landlord relationships.
- What qualifications are essential for an Asset Manager at Amazon?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, extensive experience in property or asset management, expertise in analyzing lease terms, and proficiency with commercial real estate software and Microsoft Office. Strong English communication skills are also required.
- What are the key responsibilities of an Asset Manager at Amazon?
- Key responsibilities include overseeing portfolio management, serving as a contact for real estate escalations, negotiating landlord consents and lease amendments, developing regional real estate strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing end-of-term lease obligations.
- What kind of experience is preferred for this Asset Manager position?
- Preferred qualifications include broad experience managing and interpreting commercial lease agreements, knowledge of property accounting principles, and holding professional designations like RPA, CPM, or RICS. Business fluency in another European language is also a plus.
- How does the Asset Manager role contribute to Amazon's operations?
- The Asset Manager ensures that Amazon's facilities can fully support evolving business needs by actively managing assets, driving operational efficiencies, maintaining robust standards, and resolving real estate challenges that could impact Amazon's extensive operations.
- What is the career growth potential for an Asset Manager at Amazon?
- While specific career paths vary, this role offers opportunities to work within a dynamic global organization, collaborate cross-regionally, and contribute to strategic real estate decisions, which can lead to advancement within Amazon's Global Realty or other departments.
- How does Amazon approach diversity and inclusion for its Asset Manager roles?
- Amazon is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and they value passion for innovation. They also provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.