What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Manager position at The Maison Group | Real Estate Executive Search?
COMPANY:
Our Client is the multifamily development arm of a global investment and development firm with a focus on both growth and long term wealth preservation. Their mission is to develop institutional quality multifamily product in select high barrier to entry markets throughout the US.
POSITION:
The Investment Manager will be responsible for identifying/sourcing, analyzing, and managing real estate investment opportunities, overseeing asset performance, and ensuring successful pipeline and portfolio growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate finance, development, and asset management, with a focus on multifamily, mixed-use, and/or affordable housing projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify acquisition opportunities in target regions, focusing on multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, affordable housing agencies, and industry professionals to source potential acquisition targets.
- Prepare detailed investment memoranda and presentations for senior leadership and investors, summarizing key aspects of acquisitions, including financial analysis, market research, risk assessment, and overall investment strategy.
- Develop and review detailed financial models to assess the viability of potential investments, including cash flow projections, IRR, NPV, and sensitivity analyses.
- Lead and coordinate the due diligence process, including financial, legal, and physical property assessments.
- Negotiate complex transactions including purchase agreements, joint venture partnerships, and financing arrangements.
- Oversee the performance of operating assets focusing on maximizing value through operational efficiency and strategic repositioning; provide guidance on operating budgets and capital expenditure plans to meet or exceed goals; perform variance analysis; prepare quarterly investor reports.
- Act as the primary point of contact for investors by providing clear and transparent communication on portfolio performance, acquisition opportunities, and asset management strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in real estate acquisitions and/or asset management. Experience with multifamily, mixed-use, and/or affordable housing projects.
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience with real estate valuation techniques. Knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs is preferred.
- Deep understanding of real estate investment principles, particularly in multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing sectors.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and improving acquisition and asset management processes to drive efficiency and enhance performance.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on results and value creation.