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.