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Vice President – Real Estate Investments

Vice President – Real Estate Investments

CompanyStepStone Group
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$205000 – $205000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, with a demonstrated track record of successfully closing deals in multiple asset classes
  • Proven experience leading acquisition teams and managing large-scale transactions
  • Extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, including a proven track record of successfully identifying and closing lucrative investment opportunities
  • Strong financial and analytical skills to assess and evaluate potential real estate deals, including conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and risk analysis
  • Excellent leadership abilities to lead and manage a team of real estate professionals, providing guidance and direction in executing acquisition strategies
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills to interact with sellers, brokers, investors, and other stakeholders, ensuring smooth and successful transactions

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the real estate acquisitions team, providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction
  • Develop and execute the company’s real estate acquisition strategy, focusing on both short- and long-term objectives
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure acquisition targets align with broader company goals and market conditions
  • Identify, source, and evaluate high-potential acquisition opportunities across various real estate asset classes (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, etc.)
  • Lead due diligence, financial modeling, and structuring of acquisition deals
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with property owners, brokers, and other stakeholders to secure advantageous deals
  • Oversee all aspects of the acquisition process, from initial contact to closing, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal guidelines
  • Stay abreast of trends in real estate markets, including economic factors, regulatory changes, and emerging investment opportunities in the U.S
  • Develop and maintain a network of key relationships, including brokers, developers, institutional investors, and financial partners
  • Conduct competitive market analysis and perform risk assessments to inform decision-making
  • Lead the development and execution of financial models, including cash flow projections, internal rate of return (IRR) calculations, and sensitivity analyses
  • Oversee the investment committee process, presenting acquisition opportunities and providing insights and recommendations
  • Ensure the optimization of investment returns while managing risk and ensuring alignment with the company’s financial objectives
  • Work closely with the legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of transactions
  • Support the asset management team in post-acquisition strategy, including integration and optimization of properties
  • Regularly report on acquisition pipeline, financial performance, and key market trends to executive leadership
  • Track and monitor post-acquisition performance, ensuring that assets meet or exceed projected returns

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive network of industry contacts and a deep understanding of real estate markets and trends
  • Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and real estate software
  • ARGUS experience optional but preferred
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude