Job Description

Summary

Aker is seeking a high-impact Associate to support and scale strategic initiatives across a ~$2B portfolio of multifamily and commercial real estate. This role is pivotal to Aker’s growth, driving operational efficiency, income expansion, and long-term value creation through cross-platform programs and strategic execution.

The individual will play a critical role in scaling the platform, developing and implementing initiatives that unlock performance gains and measurable income growth such as re-bidding insurance programs, executing unified tax appeal strategies, and managing rollout of value-enhancing initiatives (e.g., EV charging, vendor optimization, and technology adoption).

This is a cross-functional, high-visibility position with direct exposure to senior leadership and external partners. This person will be at the center of Aker’s portfolio evolution, ensuring data-driven decision-making and operational consistency translates into tangible financial performance across the company.

Portfolio Execution

• Drive portfolio-wide initiatives that have a direct impact on platform scalability and revenue growth.
• Partner closely with internal and external teams to embed platform initiatives at the property and ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and standardize processes that create scalable, repeatable systems, laying the foundation for sustained portfolio growth.

Operational Excellence

• Strengthen vendor programs and contracts to maximize operational savings and drive NOI growth.
• Track key performance indicators to measure initiative success and its contribution to income growth.
• Champion technology and process innovation, introducing tools and systems that enhance performance and support platform scalability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a bridge between teams, ensuring consistent execution across asset management, property operations, construction, accounting, and legal.
• Communicate results and insights that demonstrate how cross-portfolio programs contribute to operational results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, asset management, investment banking, or private equity. Multifamily and retail leasing experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-asset initiatives that drive measurable performance improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and data-driven reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and influence outcomes.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.

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