Asset Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and versatile Asset Manager to serve as a key foundational member in our Okinawa-based premium resort and housing development projects. The role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from land acquisition and development support to rigorous financial underwriting and long-term asset performance monitoring. This position requires a hands-on professional with a valid Takken license who can navigate both regulatory requirements and complex financial modeling.
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate land development opportunities
- Manage regulatory compliance using Takken license
- Perform financial underwriting and investment modeling
- Oversee asset performance and capital expenditure planning
- Coordinate with stakeholders and support project development
Required Skills
- Valid Takken License
- Financial modeling and underwriting
- Real Estate/Asset Management experience (3-5 years)
- Fluent Japanese (Native) and Business English
- Project management and analytical skills
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. Support the project team in ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
- Regulatory Stewardship: Leverage your Takken license to manage critical regulatory engagement. This includes obtaining necessary permits, ensuring compliance with all real estate laws, and navigating the approval process for transactions and sales.
- Sales & Marketing Support: Coordinate with the marketing function to support the sales strategy for residential and resort-residential units. Prepare disclosure documents, manage buyer inquiries, and ensure compliance in all sales activities.
**Asset Management Division: Disciplined Capital, Rigorous Governance**
- Underwriting & Due Diligence: Lead the financial underwriting for new acquisitions and developments, building detailed financial models to assess viability and returns. Coordinate and manage the due diligence process.
- Financing & Investor Relations: Assist in securing favorable financing for projects. Prepare materials and reports for stakeholders.
- Asset Oversight & Reporting: Implement systems for ongoing real estate asset management. Monitor property performance against budgets and investment theses. Prepare timely and accurate investment accounting and stakeholder reports.
- Capital Expenditure Management: Oversee the planning and project management of capital expenditures for the existing portfolio.
- Governance & Compliance: Administer and support specialized risk, compliance, and governance systems. Ensure all activities adhere to the highest standards of corporate finance and investment management.
### Job Requirements
**Qualifications & Experience**
- Valid Takken (宅地建物取引士) license is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate, asset management, investment banking, or a related field.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience in underwriting, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
- Advanced or business-level English proficiency. Native-level Japanese is required for regulatory and local engagement.
### Working Hours & Benefits
- Basic working hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (8 hours of actual work). Break time: 60 minutes.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and social security.
- Holidays: Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays), summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave.