Director, Asset Management at The Scion Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Real Estate, Student HousingIndustries

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in asset management, property operations, portfolio strategy, or real estate investment
  • Strong preference for experience in student housing, multifamily, or hotels
  • Proven success in investor engagement and relationship management
  • Demonstrated ability to drive NOI growth and long-term asset value

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing Asset Management team with strong local presence, accountability for business outcomes, and management of Scion’s retail portfolio
  • Manage debt compliance and long-term liquidity planning at both the property and investment levels
  • Direct ESG strategy implementation across assets, including pilots, performance-driven initiatives, and regular reporting
  • Stay fully informed on all ongoing capital projects and future capital needs throughout the portfolio and communicate their implications to key stakeholders
  • Monitor and report on portfolio-level KPIs in alignment with financial and capital planning teams
  • Maintain a deep understanding of budget and actual financial results, including the key drivers of performance and variance analysis
  • Build and maintain strong investor relationships, ensuring consistent, proactive communication on portfolio performance, strategic initiatives, and key milestones
  • Serve as the internal liaison to institutional investors, guiding investment performance discussions, and leading strategic investor communications in coordination with FP&A
  • Oversee and manage third-party appraisals to support enterprise value measurement, NAV reporting, and liquidity strategy
  • Lead performance optimization strategies across the portfolio, including budgeting, capital planning, renovations, and special projects

Skills

Asset Management
Portfolio Optimization
ESG Strategy
Liquidity Planning
Debt Compliance
Capital Projects
Financial Reporting
KPI Monitoring
Budget Analysis
Investor Communications
Team Leadership

The Scion Group

Owns, operates, and advises student housing

About The Scion Group

The Scion Group focuses on improving the residential experience for students in both on-campus and off-campus housing. They own, operate, and advise on student housing properties, catering to a wide range of student needs through four distinct brands. This approach allows them to provide living solutions that vary from budget-friendly to luxurious options. Their revenue primarily comes from rental payments from students living in their properties, as well as advisory services offered to universities and property owners looking to enhance their student housing offerings. What sets Scion apart from competitors is their commitment to tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community, ensuring a local impact while maintaining a national presence. The goal of The Scion Group is to redefine student living by raising the standard of accommodations and services available to students.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Real EstateIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Rising interest rates could impact Scion's growth strategy.
Increased competition may pressure Scion to lower rental prices.
Remote learning trends could reduce demand for student housing.

Differentiation

Scion operates four unique brands catering to diverse student housing needs.
They offer tailored living solutions from budget-friendly to luxurious accommodations.
Scion provides advisory services to improve student housing standards across campuses.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable housing enhances Scion's market appeal.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for flexible living arrangements.
Smart home technologies offer opportunities to enhance Scion's properties.

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