Real Estate, Portfolio Management Associate - Based in Hong Kong

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Overview of the Role:

The Real Estate Portfolio Management Associate role implements the organization's real estate investment strategy, including portfolio construction, market and asset selection, financing, and making investment recommendations. Working independently under minimal supervision, this job is responsible in real estate for aspects of financial analysis, investor reporting and presentations and contributing to prospective investor marketing and due diligence. This job will also work closely with real estate teams in acquisitions, asset management, development, and capital markets, as well as the distribution, product, research, finance and marketing teams

Key responsibilities:

• Part of the coordination effort of ongoing property valuations
• Close communication with regional teams to ensure asset management strategies are consistent with Fund targets and constraints, helping to maximise value and feed into hold/sell decision making
• Co-ordinate the ESG activities of the Fund working closely with the ESG and AM teams to ensure APCF remains a leader in this aspect
• Assesses the existing and potential operating characteristics of each real estate and/or property investment (i.e. revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, tenant credit, leases).
• Representing the Fund and its interests in acquisition, disposal and refinancing processes as required
• Collaborates with real estate asset management, finance, and performance measurement teams to obtain portfolio/asset information and prepare performance analysis and reports that support the financial business decisions and development of the organization's portfolio management activity.
• Drafts investment memorandums to be presented to the Investment Committee.
• Analyses industry, market and property-specific research as well as competitive fund analysis to stay well-informed and ahead of trends and current issues impacting the real estate management business.
• Contributes to fund raising and investor relations efforts including: responsibility for regular investor reporting, annual investor conference, advisory committee meetings, Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) review, fulfilling investor requests for information, investor on-site meetings, and ongoing investor relations management.
• Maintains relationships with real estate and property management industry experts, strategic partners, investors and fiduciaries to identify industry trends, discover potential capital sources and promote the organization's brand.
• Involvement with proprietary financial models to monitor and analyse the financial performance of the real estate portfolio, potential new investments, and financing
• Supporting Fund Manager on strategic direction and projects for the Fund

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in private equity real estate, portfolio management, asset management, acquisitions, underwriting, investment banking, or a similar investment-focused role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, portfolio analytics, and quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to interpret investment and asset-level performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required; experience with ARGUS / Forbury and other real estate analytics tools preferred.
• Experience supporting portfolio reporting, valuations, hold-sell analysis, and preparation of investor presentation materials.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external partners.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

Related Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, Investment Strategy Acumen, Investor Relationship Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Portfolio Management, Real Estate Investments

Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world's largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways-because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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