Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Our client is a growing real estate investment platform seeking to strengthen its presence in the Zurich region. To support its expansion strategy, the company is looking for an experienced Real Estate Portfolio Manager who combines strong market expertise, a hands-on operational mindset, and a track record of optimizing residential property performance. Based in the Zurich region, this individual will play a key role in managing, growing, and optimizing a portfolio of residential assets while contributing to the long-term value creation of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize a portfolio of residential, income-generating properties in the Zurich region, ensuring strong occupancy, tenant satisfaction, and asset performance.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies, including renovation, repositioning, and value-add initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and performance analysis across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with property management teams, facility managers, and external contractors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Negotiate leases, service contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Monitor local market trends and provide recommendations on rent strategy, capital expenditure, and portfolio adjustments (acquisitions/disposals).
• Ensure compliance with Swiss tenancy law, regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with property owners, brokers, tenants, and other key market participants.
• Liaise with owners, investors, and stakeholders, providing regular reporting and updates.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to support the platform's broader growth strategy in Switzerland.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in residential property/portfolio management in the Swiss real estate market, ideally in the Zurich region.
• Strong and well-established professional network within the Swiss real estate market.
• In-depth knowledge of the residential real estate landscape in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland.
• Fluency in English and German is required; French is considered a plus.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with solid command of budgeting and performance reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with Swiss tenancy law and local real estate practices.
• Proficiency in property management software and MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build long-term professional relationships.
• Experience within a real estate investment, asset management, or institutional investment environment is considered an asset.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Switzerland and be willing to travel regularly within the region to oversee properties and maintain key industry relationships.