Assistant Portfolio Manager

As an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Colliers, your key responsibilities will include managing leases and client relationships while compiling, auditing, and reconciling essential reports. You'll be involved in processing and validating rental invoices, conducting rent reconciliations, and managing leasing services, including critical date management and documentation oversight.

To apply for the Assistant Portfolio Manager role at Colliers, candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position, particularly in property management. A strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accurate data entry are essential for success in this role.

Colliers fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development for Assistant Portfolio Managers. By supporting your journey to become an expert in the field, we provide long-term structure and training to help accelerate your career success.

At Colliers, you can expect a positive and respectful work environment where diversity and authentic contributions are actively encouraged. Our team-oriented approach means you'll collaborate with skilled professionals, all while having the flexibility to work independently.

While experience in the Real Estate/Property industry is highly desirable for the Assistant Portfolio Manager position at Colliers, we value proactive individuals willing to learn and contribute. If you have relevant skills and a strong willingness to grow, we encourage you to apply.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of how you've effectively managed leases and fostered client relationships in past roles. Highlight any achievements, challenges you overcame, and your approach to communication and detail orientation.

Discuss tools, methods, or practices that help you maintain organization, such as using project management software, prioritizing tasks, or maintaining clear schedules. Share specific experiences that demonstrate your organizational skills in high-pressure situations.

Share your approach to identifying and rectifying discrepancies, including any methods you utilize for auditing data. Mention any past experiences where you successfully resolved issues and how you ensured accuracy moving forward.

Describe your familiarity with data entry processes, the volume of data you've worked with, and any relevant tools or software. Provide examples of past experiences where your attention to detail in auditing played a significant role in your team's success.

In your response, illustrate how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks by creating lists, setting deadlines, and utilizing organizational tools. Share instances that demonstrate your ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Detail a situation where you delivered outstanding leasing services, touching on how you communicated with clients, managed documents, and executed lease administration tasks. Highlight positive feedback or outcomes resulting from your efforts.

Emphasize best practices you follow for ensuring data accuracy, such as double-checking entries, cross-referencing with other documents, and utilizing validation tools. Provide a past example where your diligence prevented significant errors.

Talk about your passion for property management, the aspects of the role that excite you, and how you align personal goals with the success of the team. Highlight how your motivation translates into quantifiable results for the company.

Describe your approach to managing difficult client interactions, including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Provide examples from your experience where you successfully resolved conflicts or improved client satisfaction.

Express your admiration for Colliers’ collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. Highlight specific aspects of the company that resonate with your values and aspirations, and how they align with your career goals.