What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Capital Markets position at Viking Partners?
Vice President of Capital Markets
Viking Partners is seeking a skilled Vice President of Capital Markets to join our team.
About us: Viking Partners is a commercial real estate investment and asset management firm that owns and operates a portfolio of real estate assets including Office, Flex/Industrial, Multi-Family, and Retail. Our properties are located throughout the Midwest, Southeast, and Mountain West regions of the United States. We specialize in acquiring well-located commercial properties with strong value-add potential. Through our leasing expertise and property management platform, we can increase asset value to create attractive returns for our investors.
Why Viking Partners: Join a company committed to the continuous improvement of our culture and ensuring the advancement of our team. For over 15 years, Viking has cultivated an environment of growth and advancement. Viking is dedicated to the professional and personal development of its employees. We recognize investing in employee growth, and well-being is not only beneficial for you but also for Viking as a whole.
The Vice President of Capital Markets will play a critical role in driving the company’s growth strategy by leading our capital markets activities. This unique position requires a highly strategic and analytical leader with expertise in real estate. The successful candidate will oversee Investor Relations and lead the company’s Investment Committee, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Capital Markets:
• Lead the company’s capital markets strategy, focusing on debt and equity structuring for
new and existing properties.
• Develop and maintain relationships with financial brokers, institutions, investors, and
other capital partners.
• Oversee the financing process, including negotiating terms, securing funding, and
managing the capital stack for each acquisition.
• Drive fundraising efforts and manage investor relations, ensuring clear communication and
strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Analyze and optimize financial structures to maximize returns and support the company’s
growth objectives.
Investor Relations:
• Oversee all investor relations activities, ensuring effective communication and
transparency with existing and potential investors.
• Prepare and present regular updates on the company’s performance, acquisitions, and
capital markets activities to investors.
• Manage the relationship with the investor community, addressing inquiries and maintaining
investor confidence.
Investment Committee:
• Lead the company’s Investment Committee, ensuring that all potential acquisitions and
capital market activities are thoroughly vetted and aligned with the company’s strategic
goals.
• Present detailed analyses and recommendations to the Investment Committee, guiding
decision-making processes.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA
or related advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in real estate finance and capital markets preferably within the self-storage or commercial real estate sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading capital markets activities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience in investor relations and leading an investment committee is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term growth
goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Join the Viking team! We are committed to creating an environment of teamwork and providing the opportunity for our employees to excel and progress. We recognize your success is the bedrock of Viking Partners’ success.