Asset Manager Okinawa Resort
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and versatile Asset Manager to serve as a key foundational member in our early-stage real estate and resort development projects in Okinawa. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from land acquisition and development management to long-term financial performance and asset oversight. The role requires a hands-on professional with strong analytical skills and a valid Takken license to ensure disciplined capital management and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate land development opportunities.
- Manage development phases and regulatory compliance using Takken license.
- Lead financial underwriting and asset performance monitoring.
- Oversee capital expenditure and stakeholder reporting.
Required Skills
- Valid Takken (宅地建物取引士) license
- Financial modeling and investment analysis
- Business-level English and Native-level Japanese
- Real estate acquisition and asset management experience
Job Details
### Key Responsibilities
**Real Estate Division: From Land Acquisition to Landmark Living**
- Deal Origination & Acquisition: Proactively source and evaluate potential land and development opportunities. Conduct initial feasibility studies and site analyses.
- Development Management Support: Assist in managing all phases of development, acting as a key liaison with vendors, including architects and general contractors.
- Regulatory Stewardship: Leverage your Takken license to manage critical regulatory engagement, obtaining permits and ensuring compliance with real estate laws.
- Sales & Marketing Support: Coordinate with the marketing function to support sales strategies, prepare disclosure documents, and manage buyer inquiries.
**Asset Management Division: Disciplined Capital, Rigorous Governance**
- Underwriting & Due Diligence: Lead financial underwriting for new acquisitions, building detailed models to assess viability and returns.
- Financing & Investor Relations: Assist in securing project financing and prepare reports for stakeholders.
- Asset Oversight & Reporting: Monitor property performance against budgets and investment theses, preparing accurate investment accounting reports.
- Capital Expenditure Management: Oversee the planning and management of capital expenditures to enhance asset value.
- Governance & Compliance: Administer risk, compliance, and governance systems according to corporate finance standards.
### Working Hours
- Basic working hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (8 hours of actual work)
- Break time: 60 minutes
### Job Requirements
**Qualifications & Experience**
- Essential: Valid Takken (宅地建物取引士) license.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate, asset management, or investment banking.
- Strong financial acumen (underwriting, financial modeling, investment analysis).
- Advanced or business-level English proficiency; Native-level Japanese is required.
- Preferred: Experience in the Japanese real estate market (Okinawa), residential/resort development, and startup environments.
**Personal Attributes**
- Proactive, versatile, analytical, detail-oriented, ethical, and a collaborative team player.
### Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits (health insurance and social security).
- Full-time employee status.
- Holidays: Two-day weekend (Sat, Sun, public holidays), summer vacation, year-end holidays, and annual paid leave.