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Retail Asset Manager

Houston, Texas Permanent USD130,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
An entrepreneurial, institutionally backed real estate investment firm is seeking a Senior Asset Manager - Retail to play a pivotal role in scaling a growing U.S. retail platform. This is a hands‑on position offering exposure to both stabilized net lease assets and value‑add, multi‑tenant retail, with direct investor interaction and meaningful influence over portfolio strategy.
  • Asset management across net lease, multi‑tenant retail, acquisitions, reporting
  • Growing retail platform with direct access to senior leaders and inst'l capital

About Our Client

Our client is an institutionally backed, data‑driven real estate investment firm that has scaled rapidly since launch, building a diversified U.S. retail portfolio across multiple strategies. The business combines entrepreneurial pace with institutional processes, offering a high‑impact environment for professionals who want responsibility, visibility, and room to grow.

Job Description

As Senior Asset Manager - Retail, you will report directly to senior leadership and take ownership of a diverse and expanding retail portfolio across multiple U.S. markets.

You will be responsible for:

  • Executing asset‑level business plans across net lease and multi‑tenant retail investments
  • Overseeing portfolio‑level financial modeling, forecasting, and investor reporting
  • Driving leasing strategy, capital planning, and net operating income growth initiatives
  • Managing and challenging third‑party property managers, leasing brokers, and consultants
  • Leading due diligence and transition efforts for new acquisitions, easing deal execution bottlenecks
  • Evaluating refinancing strategies and supporting disposition planning
  • Presenting performance updates, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and capital partners

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Senior Asset Manager - Retail, we are seeking:

  • 5-7 years of experience within real estate investments, asset management, or principal‑side finance
  • Strong financial acumen with advanced Excel‑based modeling skills; Argus Enterprise experience preferred
  • Exposure to retail real estate (STNL, NNN etc), with openness to candidates from broader investment or capital markets backgrounds
  • Experience overseeing third‑party managers and working with investor reporting requirements
  • Comfort operating across both stabilized income portfolios and heavier‑lift business plans
  • A self‑starter mindset suited to a lean, fast‑growing investment platform
  • Ability to travel periodically (approximately every other month)



Open to candidates being based in Austin or Houston.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary in the range of $130,000 - $160,000, depending on experience
  • Performance‑linked bonus potential
  • Exposure to institutional capital partners and direct investor engagement
  • Broad remit across asset management, portfolio strategy, and acquisitions support
  • Clear runway for progression as the retail platform continues to scale
Contact
Nick Walker
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010498

Job summary

Sector
Real Estate
Sub Sector
Property & Asset Management
Industry
Property
Location
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Walker
Job Reference
JN-052026-7010498