Deputy General Manager – Asset Management Full Time NEW

Job Description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Ventures

Godrej Ventures & Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd (GV) is a leading real estate investment management firm with US$2.5 billion in AUM, focused on Grade A office developments across India’s top four cities: Bangalore, NCR, Pune, and Mumbai, managing 10 million sq. ft. portfolio of institutional-quality Class A office assets. Existing LPs and JV partners of GV are global pension funds, insurance cos. and leading financial institutions. GV aims to be one of India’s leading and respectable Investment Manager in the commercial real estate sector offering attractive opportunities and returns to investors and best in class assets to occupiers.

GV is fully integrated across the real estate value chain, with in-house capabilities spanning investments, fund management, design & development, leasing, and property management.

www.godrejfunds.com

Job Roles & Responsibilities

The candidate will play a critical role in asset management team at Godrej Ventures, overseeing financial modelling, investor reporting, market research, due diligence, and documentation. The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen to track asset performance, optimize portfolio returns, and support strategic decision-making.

• Financial Modelling & Performance Tracking
• Develop, update, and maintain business plans/financial models for portfolio assets to track actual performance against underwriting assumptions.
• Analyse and monitor key financial metrics, cash flows, and return profiles to assess asset performance.
• Work closely with investment and finance teams to integrate financial insights into strategic planning.
• Valuation & Investor Reporting
• Manage the quarterly asset valuation process in collaboration with third-party valuers
• Prepare periodic investor reports covering project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and return tracking
• Develop presentations and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of asset performance.
• Operational Oversight
• Monitor and review annual project budgets, execution timelines, and cost control measures to ensure alignment with investment objectives
• analyse project financial statements and integrate actual performance data into business plans for accurate forecasting
• Provide ad-hoc asset-level and portfolio-level financial and operational insights.
• Market Research & Investment Analysis
• Conduct in-depth research on market trends, rental rates, occupancy trends, and competitive benchmarks to refine and revalidate the investment assumptions
• Support the team in identifying risks and opportunities that could impact asset performance.
• Due Diligence & Transaction Management
• Assist in due diligence during exit of portfolio assets
• Support asset disposition efforts, including:
• Developing negotiation strategies
• Preparing disposition notes for the investment committee
• Finalizing disposition models and waterfall return calculations
• Managing transaction execution and closing processes.
• Strategy & New Product Development
• Contribute to the development of new strategies and investment products by providing insights from portfolio performance and market analysis
• Work on special projects and initiatives to enhance asset value and optimize fund performance.

Educational Qualification, Experience And Skills

• MBA/Chartered Accountant in Real Estate, Asset Management, strategy or a related field
• A strong experience in asset management, real estate private equity, or portfolio management
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with expertise in Excel, Argus, and financial modelling tools
• Experience in investment performance tracking
• Knowledge of market research methodologies and real estate investment principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with institutional investors or asset management firms.
• Understanding of real estate transactions, legal documentation, and due diligence processes.
• Exposure to new investment strategies and structuring alternative asset classes.

Work Experience

10–12 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse – especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities – helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.