Asset Management Operations Associate

Company Overview

Cabot Properties is a leading international private equity real estate investment firm specializing in logistics and industrial properties. With a strategic focus on high-growth, global gateway markets, we invest in, develop, and operate modern distribution facilities that power global commerce.

For almost 40 years, we have delivered value on behalf of our institutional investors through disciplined investment strategies and deep expertise. Our global footprint spans the United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, and Australia, and Japan, where we have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in the logistics real estate sector.

To date, Cabot has invested over $18 billion in logistics real estate, managing a portfolio of more than 1,750 properties encompassing 245 million square feet and serving over 4,300 tenants. Our scale, experience, and commitment to operational excellence position us as a long-term industry leader in one of the most dynamic segments of commercial real estate.

Job Summary

The Asset Management Operations Associate supports Cabot's Asset Management team across a range of analytical, operational, and reporting responsibilities, with a particular focus on valuations, investor reporting, and data-driven analysis. Reporting to the Vice President of Asset Management, this role plays an integral part in supporting the day-to-day operations of Cabot's global logistics real estate portfolio.

This position is well suited for an individual with exceptional Excel skills, a solid foundation and understanding of real estate, and an interest in institutional asset management. The associate will work closely with Asset Management, Investments, Investor relations, Accounting, and third-party service providers, supporting both recurring processes and ad hoc analytical initiatives that inform decision-making and investor communications.

Key Responsibilities

Valuation & Financial Analysis

• Build, maintain, and update property- and portfolio-level valuation models using Excel and Argus Enterprise.
• Support quarterly valuation and reforecasting processes, including data collection, assumption updates, quality control, and documentation.
• Assist in reviewing valuation assumptions with Asset Management and Investments teams to ensure alignment with asset strategies and current market conditions.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to help identify key drivers of value and risk.

Investor Reporting & Portfolio Analytics

• Support the preparation of recurring investor and management reports, including performance summaries, valuation updates, and portfolio-level analytics.
• Assist in developing presentation materials for internal asset reviews and external investor communications.
• Analyze asset- and portfolio-level financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and insights.
• Maintain and enhance datasets used for investor reporting, including historical performance, valuations, and market benchmarks.

Asset Management Operations & Ad Hoc Analysis

• Support day-to-day Asset Management operations by responding to ad hoc analytical requests related to leasing activity, capital projects, asset performance, and portfolio initiatives.
• Partner with Accounting, Property Management, and Investments to ensure data accuracy and consistency across internal systems and reports.
• Assist with coordinating data requests and materials for third-party appraisers, auditors, and consultants.
• Help improve workflows, templates, and processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and data integrity across Asset Management reporting.

Data & Systems Support

• Utilize advanced Excel skills to manipulate, analyze, and automate large datasets used in valuation, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Leverage basic SQL querying (or a willingness to learn) to extract and validate data from internal databases where applicable.
• Support the continued development and maintenance of reporting tools, dashboards, and standardized outputs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in real estate, asset management, investment analysis, consulting, or a highly analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, lookups, pivot tables, data manipulation); VBA or Power Query a plus.
• Experience with Argus Enterprise preferred but not required.
• Basic working knowledge of SQL (writing simple queries, understanding relational data) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential financial and investor information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cabot Properties is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success, and we strive to foster a culture where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.