Associate Portfolio Management (m/f/d) - Düsseldorf

Job SummaryAssociate Portfolio Management (m/f/d)– Düsseldorf Location: DüsseldorfLevel: Associate An established international real estate investment and operating platform is seeking an Associate to join its Portfolio Management team in Düsseldorf. The business has a long-standing global track record and manages a diversified commercial real estate portfolio across multiple asset classes.With an integrated operating model covering investment, development, leasing, and property management, the platform offers broad exposure across the full asset lifecycle and a highly entrepreneurial working environment.The German business is currently in a growth phase following recent acquisitions and continued capital deployment activity, offering strong long-term development opportunities for ambitious real estate professionals.The OpportunityThis role sits within the strategic portfolio management function and focuses on performance optimisation, value creation, and cross-functional coordination across a commercial real estate portfolio in Germany.The position combines financial analysis, strategic asset oversight, and stakeholder management, working closely with both local and international teams.This is not a pure leasing or operational property management role. Instead, the focus is on portfolio performance, business planning, financial analysis, and strategic coordination.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and implement portfolio and asset strategies to drive value creation and optimise returnsMonitor operational and financial performance across the portfolioConduct financial modelling, valuations, scenario analysis, and KPI trackingCoordinate with internal and external property managers and service providersWork closely with leasing, development, finance, and investment teamsPrepare presentations, reporting materials, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and investorsAssist in identifying growth opportunities and risk mitigation strategies across the portfolioCandidate ProfileWe are looking for candidates with approximately 3-7 years of experience within:Portfolio ManagementStrategic Asset ManagementReal Estate InvestmentReal Estate Funds or PlatformsSuitable candidates may currently be working as:Analyst stepping into a broader ownership roleAsset Manager looking for more strategic portfolio exposureInvestment professional transitioning toward portfolio oversightReal estate professional from a fund or platform environmentRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong analytical and financial modelling capabilitiesExperience with valuations, business planning, and performance analysisAbility to work independently and take ownership of responsibilitiesExposure to multiple stakeholders including investors, advisors, and operational teamsCommercial real estate experience preferredFluent German and English language skillsPortfolio OverviewCommercial real estate portfolio across GermanyStable, income-producing assetsExposure to multiple commercial asset typesCollaborative and international working environmentIdeal PersonalityAnalytical and commercially mindedProactive with strong ownership mentalityStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable operating in a dynamic and entrepreneurial platformInterested in developing broader strategic and portfolio management capabilitiesWhy Apply?Exposure to the full real estate lifecycle within an integrated platformLean team structure with real responsibility and visibilityInternational environment with cross-border collaborationGrowth platform with active acquisition pipelineStrong opportunity for long-term career progression within portfolio management