Asset Manager

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The Asset Manager will oversee a portfolio of multi-family assets in the GTA to maximize value and operational performance. Key duties include executing asset plans, managing budgets, overseeing capital projects, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and investors.

Job details

Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking an Asset Manager to join their Asset Management Team. Asset Manager Are you a strategic real estate professional who thrives on driving asset performance, uncovering value creation opportunities, and building strong stakeholder relationships? The Asset Manager will oversee a portfolio of multi-family assets in the GTA and play a critical role in maximizing asset value, enhancing operational performance, and delivering exceptional results for clients and investors. This position offers the opportunity to work across acquisitions, budgeting, capital planning, leasing strategy, financial analysis, and investor reporting, while collaborating with a broad network of property managers, consultants, lenders, and industry stakeholders. As the Asset Manager, you will provide analytical leadership, guide operational decision-making, oversee capital initiatives, and ensure each asset within the portfolio meets or exceeds established performance targets. This is a highly visible role requiring a combination of financial acumen, operational expertise, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills. Key Responsibilities Asset Plan Execution Develop, implement, and continuously refine asset plans to maximize property value and investment returns. Evaluate portfolio performance against established asset strategies and recommend initiatives to improve results. Conduct detailed quarterly financial reviews, performance analysis, and forecasting. Establish and manage annual operating and capital budgets. Identify, evaluate, and execute value creation opportunities across the portfolio. Develop leasing and marketing strategies supported by market intelligence, competitive analysis, and property positioning. Review, approve, and monitor capital projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality execution, and alignment with investment objectives. Work closely with property management teams to drive operational excellence and asset performance. Reporting & Client Management Prepare and present comprehensive quarterly reports and updates. Develop business plans and underwriting assumptions for new acquisitions. Manage property tax appeal processes and other value-enhancing initiatives. Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to clients and stakeholders as required. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Direct and collaborate with third-party property management companies on day-to-day asset operations. Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing activities, and investor relations initiatives. Maintain strong relationships with lenders, municipalities, consultants, and industry partners. Lead property tours and presentations for clients, investors, and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with lender requirements, regulatory obligations, and governance standards. What We're Looking For We're seeking a results-driven real estate professional who combines strong analytical capabilities and operational experience with a strategic mindset and a passion for creating value. University degree in Business, Finance, Urban Development, Real Estate, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in real estate asset management and/or property management. Experience developing and executing asset strategies that drive value creation and support investment objectives. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to interact effectively with various stakeholders. Strong problem-solving abilities, sound business judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating risks. Starlight Investments Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canada’s largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit www.starlightinvest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn The compensation structure is comprised of a base salary that is market competitive and based on factors such as experience, education, designations, and skillset. It also includes a discretionary annual performance bonus tied to weighted performance targets and company performance, and company medical/dental benefits, healthcare spending accounts, a tiered employer matching group retirement savings plan and parking/Presto allowance. Other benefits include maternity top-up, investment opportunities in the company’s funds, summer office hours, annual company-wide volunteer day and many more. WP Osborne Executive Search WP Osborne is a privately-owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience in asset or property management. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.