Assistant Asset Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional with a genuine interest in heritage real estate to take ownership of a defined portfolio of conservation shophouses. You will play a hands-on role in driving asset performance, managing tenant relationships, and supporting acquisition and value-enhancement strategies — all while navigating the unique regulatory and physical considerations that come with conserved properties. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded skill set across asset management, leasing, capital expenditure planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day asset management of an assigned portfolio of conservation shophouses, ensuring optimal occupancy, rental income, and net asset value.
• Develop and execute annual asset plans and budgets, including income projections, operating expense management, and capital expenditure forecasting.
• Monitor portfolio performance against key KPIs (yield-on-cost, occupancy rate, rental reversion, WALE, NOI) and prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Identify and implement asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) to improve returns while respecting conservation guidelines.
• Work closely with leasing agents and manage direct lease negotiations for new tenancies and renewals across the portfolio.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with tenants, acting as a primary point of contact for tenancy matters.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly asset performance reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate with the Property Management team and/or external managing agents to ensure properties are well-maintained and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Support the management and Investment team in underwriting potential shophouse acquisitions, including financial modelling, due diligence coordination, and market research.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes (URA Master Plan, conservation policies), and transaction activity in the Singapore conservation shophouse market.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Estate Management, Business, Finance, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in asset management, property management, real estate investment, or leasing — ideally with some exposure to commercial or shophouse properties in Singapore.
• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience in real estate and a demonstrated interest in heritage properties are welcome to apply.
• Sound understanding of lease structures, property financial analysis, and real estate valuation concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, scenario analysis) and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with property management software is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of URA conservation guidelines, planning regulations, and the Development Control framework in Singapore is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a unique and growing portfolio of heritage assets rarely found in conventional real estate firms.
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership and accelerated professional development.
• Exposure to the end-to-end real estate value chain — from acquisitions to asset management to divestment.
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental insurance, annual leave entitlements, and CPF contributions in accordance with Singapore statutory requirements.

About us

MCQ Land is a sustainable real estate developer and investor headquartered in Singapore. We build, acquire, manage and transform real estate developments with sustainability as our #1 priority. At the heart of MCQ Land is a commitment to transform communities by building real estate that harmonizes nature, design, and sanctuary.