Senior Acquisitions Professional (VP or SVP) Full Time

Heitman is seeking an Investment Professional to join our Acquisitions team. This role focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate transactions across North America. You’ll collaborate with our North American Acquisitions team to originate direct real estate equity acquisitions and joint ventures throughout the United States. Your responsibilities would include maintaining a pipeline and originating multiple transactions each year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating investment opportunities, assessing risks, and identifying ways to optimize cash flow and maximize returns.
• Conducting valuation analyses, negotiating deals, performing due diligence, and preparing investment materials.
• Presenting to the investment committee and overseeing deals through to execution.
• Engaging in client-facing activities, such as marketing funds to potential investors alongside our sales teams and maintaining regular communication with clients.
• Coaching and managing a team of junior investment professionals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of investment experience, with a preference for candidates at VP and SVP levels. Years of experience for these levels can vary.
• Experience in various sectors will be considered, such as industrial, retail, or alternative sectors such as niche housing sectors, data centers, and/or cold storage properties.
• Proven track record in structuring joint ventures and/or direct 100% purchases, with familiarity in joint venture structuring, preferred equity structures, mezzanine financing, and entity-level investing.
• Strong analytical skills across the investment risk spectrum, with a solid understanding of financial modeling.
• Extensive network of contacts and relationships in various investment channels, with a strong reputation in the investment community.
• Strong academic background; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.

Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and business development skills.
• Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of senior financing, mezzanine, preferred equity, common equity joint ventures, and listed property investing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take smart risks.
• Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of senior financing, mezzanine, and listed property investing.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Team player with sound investment judgment and high motivation.
• High level of flexibility and professional maturity.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to lead through complex situations.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Job Location and Travel

• Based in Chicago.
• Moderate to extensive travel required.

Source: Heitman Career Page

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