Associate, Retail Asset Management

Position:    Associate, Retail Asset Management - hybrid role

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performance Management & Business Plan Execution   

• Own and uphold property‑level business plans for a portfolio of 12-15 properties, ensuring consistent execution across all operating teams.
• Monitor asset performance relative to underwriting through leasing activity review, quarterly valuations, and annual budget analysis.
• Provide clear, investment‑focused context around variances to underwriting and recommend corrective actions or strategic adjustments.
• Partner closely with Leasing and Property Management on major strategic decisions affecting asset performance.

Communication

• Demonstrated strength in written communication, including Investment Committee memos, asset‑level performance reporting, and investment recommendations.
• Effective verbal communicator with the ability to present to Investment Committee and Valuation Committee.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Operations to ensure clear alignment and execution of property business plans.
• Serve as an external point of contact for investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Manage third‑party investment sales brokers and lead negotiation of purchase and sale agreements (PSAs).

Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Planning & Forecasting

• Maintain and manage property‑level CapEx forecasts, ensuring discretionary spending and leasing capital are properly sequenced and fully funded.
• Oversee execution of budgeted capital projects in alignment with underwriting assumptions.
• Evaluate ROI and strategic merit of proposed discretionary CapEx based on leasing conditions, asset stability, and point‑forward hold period.

Cash Flow Management & Distributions

• Oversee asset‑level cash management, including distributions, based on operating cash flow, cash on hand, lender reserve requirements, and future funding availability.

Capital Event & Hold/Sell Analysis

• Identify and evaluate asset‑level optimization opportunities, including hold, sale, or recapitalization considerations annually and at key milestone events.
• Maintain up-to-date underwriting models for valuations and hold/sell/recap analyses.

Valuations

• Conduct property-level DCF valuations in accordance with CRC's valuation policy.

Disposition Management

• Lead asset‑level execution of approved dispositions from pre‑marketing through closing.
• Partner with Capital Markets and Portfolio Management on pricing, timing, and marketing strategy.
• Coordinate asset readiness, diligence materials, and buyer communication across internal teams.

Loan Compliance & Debt Management

• Ensure ongoing compliance with property‑level loan covenants, including DSCR requirements and reporting obligations.
• Oversee and optimize loan draws, ensuring timely submissions aligned with CapEx execution and cash flow optimization.
• Serve as the primary asset‑level point of coordination for lender reporting and compliance matters.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in real asset management, real estate investment, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of retail leasing dynamics, operating budgets, and real estate underwriting.
• Ability to synthesize financial, operational, and market information into actionable investment recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and drive accountability across operating teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and real estate financial analysis tools (e.g., ARGUS preferred).