Director of Acquisitions

Our client, a privately-held, vertically-integrated commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions and distressed acquisitions in the Western US, seeks an experienced Director of Acquisitions to establish a new satellite office in Northern California.

The firm is frequently an all-cash buyer with a healthy balance sheet, with a significant dry powder to deploy.

The Director of Acquisitions is an integral and highly visible role responsible for identifying value-add opportunities in multiple markets, reporting to the Head of Strategic Investments.

A day in the life of the successful Director of Acquisitions includes, but is not limited to:

• Sourcing new opportunities matching the firms investment criteria
  

• Identifying and covering target markets throughout Northern California
  

• Overseeing the full acquisition process, including managing due diligence, reviewing third-party reports, and working with legal and finance teams to facilitate closings
  

• Establishing regular communication lines with the Companys home office in Southern California
  

• Preparing market analysis, underwriting and deal summaries for opportunities presented to the investment committee
  

• Developing relationships within the brokerage, developer, and lender communities in target markets to facilitate opportunities
  

• Attending selected conferences and industry events
  

Requirements

• 5-10 years of real estate acquisition and underwriting experience across all product types, with a focus on office and retail properties
  

• Established relationships within the investment sales and brokerage community, and thorough knowledge of the Northern California commercial real estate market
  

• Undergraduate degree in real estate, business, finance, economics, or accounting preferred; advanced degree is a plus
  

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly assess deal viability
  

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  

• Adept at developing effective working relationships with others in a team-oriented, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment
  

• Trust and integrity are integral characteristics to enable a successful outcome
  

• A "Team Player" mentality, with a passion for brainstorming, problem solving, and independent thinking
  

• Some travel required
  

Benefits

Our client offers a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.