Associate or Jr. VP, Asset Management - New York - Galvanize Climate Solutions

Description

Galvanize is a global asset manager focused on delivering compelling returns through deep specialization in energy and the business of decarbonization. The firm invests across asset classes including real estate, private credit, venture and growth capital, and public equities to accelerate commercially competitive technology and solutions. Built by investors with proven track records scaling multibillion dollar strategies, Galvanize pairs top‑tier institutional investment talent with expertise across technology, science, market development, policy, and geopolitics to identify and execute on investment opportunities across all sectors of the economy. The firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, and London.

Role

Galvanize Real Estate ("GRE") is looking to hire an Associate or Jr Vice President of Asset Management. The role involves the oversight, optimization, and performance of a diverse industrial real estate portfolio and future acquisitions in the Multi‑Family, Self‑Storage, and Student Housing property sectors. This role involves market research, financial analysis, property performance tracking, lease analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to drive value creation and achieve investment objectives. You'll work closely with senior leadership in an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly impact portfolio financial and decarbonization performance.

It is critical for the candidate to have a commitment to intellectual curiosity and honesty, soliciting opinions from diverse perspectives, a fact‑based decision‑making process, and a collaborative‑consensus driven culture. This hire will help ensure that we have a true meritocracy where we will strive to support and elevate our colleagues through radical transparency, respect, and collaboration.

Operational

• Work with the acquisitions team to develop asset business plans, opine on underwriting, and help perform market and asset due diligence
• Own and manage the business plans, budgets, forecasts, leasing of a portfolio of properties
• Manage the development of dynamic financial models for a wide variety of performance and investment analyses
• Work in a collaborative fashion with third‑party property managers, lease administrators, leasing agents, legal counsel, auditors, and accountants
• Implement the Sustainability Framework across the portfolio and achieve sustainability targets
• Negotiate contracts with third‑party vendors and service providers
• Assist in operational takeovers and property manager transitions
• Assist or lead refinance and disposition efforts
• Participate in the research, analysis, and execution of strategic initiatives

Strategic

• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems and procedures that govern the ownership and management of the asset's business plans, budgets, forecasts, financial models, leases, analysis, and other approvals necessary through the asset's investment life cycle
• Monitor and track transaction data, capital markets, and other relevant industry research with the goal of continuously challenging and refining the investment thesis
• Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability as well as third‑party vendors to collect, track, and measure key sustainability metrics in proprietary and third‑party software
• Serve as key relationship manager with tenants, brokers, third parties, and investors
• Build relationships with local public and private organizations in order to understand and implement energy reduction incentive programs that may be available
• Hire, train, and develop investment analysts and associates with a focus on diverse perspectives

Reporting

• Ensure compliance to policies and procedures to maintain effective internal controls
• Analyze weekly and monthly operating reports from property managers to identify trends and potentially adjust business plans
• Work with the Portfolio Management team to track lender‑mandated reporting and covenants such as debt service coverage ratios
• Develop and distribute periodic asset management reports to investors, consultants, and other partners
  
• Ad‑Hoc reporting and analysis as required

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial real estate investment experience, including substantial experience in Asset Management, preferably in an operator role leading or heavily supporting leasing and capital projects
• Advanced demonstrable knowledge of Excel
• Argus experience is strongly preferred but not necessarily required
• Experience with a variety of real estate asset types, preferably deep experience with multifamily and industrial property types
• Strong network of contacts among owners, developers, brokers, financiers, and other active in the U.S. real estate markets
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience working with Yardi or MRI a plus
• Belief in Galvanize's mission of accelerating climate solutions through profitable investment strategies
• Exceptional intellectual curiosity and honesty; experience incorporating AI solutions is strong plus
• References that will attest to the candidate's ability to collaborate well, give effective feedback to peers and managers, learn from mistakes and constructive advice, and lead and influence others while in individual contributor roles
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without eventually needing employer sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated base salary depending on experience in the role: $150,000–$215,000 per annum
• Role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Generous benefits package, including employer‑paid health coverage options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 25 days of PTO which is inclusive of vacation, personal time, and sick leave
• Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities
• Annual stipend for employer‑sponsored professional development opportunities
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for parents of any gender

As set forth in Galvanize Climate Solutions's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.