Job Title: VP, Acquisitions

Division: HGI, Acquisitions

Supervisor: Chief Investment Officer - Commercial

er - Commercial

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary : The Acquisitions Vice President will manage commercial real estate acquisitions and structured finance inve stments fitting Harbor Groups investment strategy . This will include sourcing and underwriting both acquisitions and structured finance investments for assets in multiple states . The Acquisitions Vice President w ill direct and manage the underwriting through closing processes for all transactions. This role will also be involved with transactional activities related to existing assets such as dispositions, refinancings and loan negotiations and recapi talizations . This role w ill report to the Chief Investment Officer and will play a key role with in the HGI investment platform.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Underwrite, negotiate, and close commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and structured finance investments in major metropolitan areas with a near term focus on New York, Washington DC, and South Florida.
• Coordinate underwriting and due diligence process including financial modeling, accounting reviews, tenant interviews, Argus validation, market research, lease abstracting, drafting investment memorandums and coordinating third-party reports. The position will primarily be responsible for managing the due diligence process on new acquisitions.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the Investment Committee and Investors. Must be able to interpret market information and asset pricing, as well as develop a clear and concise investment strategy by effectively analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, value-creation opportunities, and risks of the proposed investment.
• Participate in the negotiation of purchase agreements, partnership agreements and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate and interface with brokers, owners, borrowers, lenders, and equity partners throughout the underwriting process.
• Assist with the financing, refinancing and dispositions of assets within the commercial portfolio.

General Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required .

• Bachelor's degree is required ; preferably with a concentration in real estate, finance, mathematics, construction/development, business, or similar degree .
• M inimum of 5 years office real estate investment experience, preferably with direct experience in acquisitions and loan or iginations.
• Significant experience underwriting office properties and s t rong knowledge of office real estate market in the assigned regions .
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel .
• S ophisticated financial skills and capital markets perspective .
• High degree of demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving ability .
• Experience with a variety of real estate asset types, experience with office is a must .
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills .
• Strong networking skills and contacts .
• Diligent, hard worker, capable of thriving in an intense, high-energy, transaction-driven environment.
• Experienced in presenting or preparing acquisition opportunities to an investment committee.
• A team player capable of working effectively in a demanding yet highly collegial environment.
• High proficiency and self-efficacy of computer systems including Microsoft Excel and Argus.
• Has excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to give effective written and oral presentations.
• Ability to travel on a case-by-case basis at short notice .

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this j ob, the employee is regularly required to sit , stand, and bend . The employee is frequently required to talk or hear . The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Corporate Integrity: All employees in all positions are expected to act professionally at all times , including but not limited to treating others with respect, valuating diversity, supporting team/community goals, and following company policies and procedures.

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