Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions & Portfolio Transactions

Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions & Portfolio Transactions

ABOUT GY PROPERTIES

GY Properties is a Philadelphia real estate development and management firm specializing in high-quality multifamily residential communities. Partnering with private equity real estate investors we acquire develop and operate best-in-class properties in high-growth markets in the Northeastern US. Our portfolio includes ground-up developments stabilized multifamily assets and value-add opportunities.

At GY Properties our mission is to create homes and communities by focusing on location wellness and innovation for our residents and investors. Our core values include treating our residents employees and investors with respect and honesty being accountable innovating and working together inclusively.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions & Portfolio Transactions is responsible for sourcing analyzing negotiating and closing multifamily real estate investments as well as leading the sale and refinancing processes for portfolio assets. This executive oversees the full investment cyclefrom acquisition through exitand plays a critical role in capital markets engagement investor relations and strategic portfolio planning. The role is hands-on requiring direct involvement in Excel modeling pro formas and business plan development to support investment decisions and transactions.

This individual must have deep multifamily expertise a robust network of relationships and a strong track record executing acquisitions dispositions and refinancing transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisition Strategy & Deal Sourcing

• Develop and execute the multifamily acquisitions strategy across core core-plus value-add and development opportunities.
• Source on-market and off-market deals through brokers owners intermediaries and private equity relationships.
• Lead market research and demographic analysis to identify high-performing markets.

Underwriting & Investment Analysis

• Direct all underwriting and financial modeling for potential acquisitions.
• Review and stress-test assumptions related to rent growth expenses construction debt terms and exit metrics.
• Prepare investment summaries and recommendations for executive leadership and equity partners.

Due Diligence & Transaction Management

• Lead and manage due diligence efforts for acquisitions including financial operational legal environmental and physical reviews.
• Negotiate LOIs PSAs JV agreements loan terms and related transaction documents.
• Coordinate closing processes with attorneys lenders consultants and internal departments.

Disposition (Asset Sale) Management

• Oversee all aspects of asset sales including timing strategy broker selection marketing process and offer analysis.
• Prepare disposition models valuation scenarios and return projections.
• Lead negotiations for sale agreements ensuring maximized value and efficient closing timelines.
• Manage communication with brokers buyers equity partners and legal teams throughout the sale process.

Loan Refinancing & Capital Markets

• Evaluate refinancing opportunities to optimize interest costs leverage levels and return profiles.
• Lead interactions with lenders including banks debt funds agency lenders (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) and CMBS providers.
• Oversee debt underwriting term sheet comparison rate lock processes and closing logistics.
• Work with asset management to determine the best timing for refinances based on property performance and market conditions.

Investor & Partner Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with private equity real estate investors JV partners and lending institutions.
• Present deal analyses portfolio updates and strategic recommendations to investors and internal leadership.
• Support capital raising efforts through deal-level and strategy-level materials.

Portfolio Strategy & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with development construction asset management and property management teams to refine business plans and ensure performance alignment.
• Monitor asset performance and market conditions to inform hold/sell/refinance decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and support professional growth within the acquisitions and capital markets teams.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Real Estate Business Economics or related field required; MBA or Masters in Real Estate strongly preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience including multifamily acquisitions dispositions and debt financing.
• Transaction experience totaling $500M across acquisitions and/or sales.
• Experience working with private equity investors and structured capital partnerships is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional expert-level Excel financial modeling skills absolutely required with deep mastery of complex data modeling analysis and automation (Excel Argus).
• Advanced understanding of multifamily operations construction capital markets and investment strategy.
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead transactions independently and operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven people management experience with strong leadership and delegation skills to maximize team effectiveness.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience including base salary (range $00/yr) bonus and deal participation.
• Potential for equity carried interest or long-term incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including health dental vision 401(k) retirement with employer match vacation and paid time off.

This full-time position is considered exempt from overtime pay under the federal and state wage and hour laws.

GY Properties currently requires the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees other than those with religious or medical exemptions. This is a full-time in-office position.

Join our dynamic Acquisitions and Capital Markets team! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for real estate and a team player we would love to hear from you. Apply today!